Pilot’s selfie led to mid-air collision in F-15K fighter jet, says South Korea’s air force
Summary
South Korea’s air force apologized for a 2021 collision between two fighter jets, caused partly by pilots taking selfies and filming during the flight. One pilot was disciplined and left the military, and the air force is working to improve flight safety rules.Key Facts
- The collision involved two F-15K fighter jets near Daegu in December 2021.
- Pilots were taking selfies and filming during the formation flight without permission.
- A wingman pilot made sudden moves to get better camera angles, causing the jets to collide.
- The accident caused about 880 million won (roughly $600,000) in damage.
- No one was injured in the collision.
- The wingman pilot was found mainly responsible and had to repay part of the repair costs.
- The air force admitted it had weak control over in-flight filming at the time.
- They are now introducing stricter rules to improve flight safety and stop such incidents.
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