Hungarian air force Gripen jet crashes, pilot ejects safely, prime minister says
Summary
A Hungarian military pilot safely ejected after his fighter jet crashed near the city of Szolnok. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and no injuries have been reported.Key Facts
- The crashed jet was a Swedish-made JAS 39 Gripen.
- The crash happened near Szolnok in central Hungary.
- The pilot ejected safely and was unharmed.
- The pilot tried to make sure the jet crashed on military property.
- Hungary has 18 JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in total.
- Four jets were newly added to Hungary’s fleet this year from a 2024 order.
- An investigation into the crash is currently ongoing.
- The Minister of Defense traveled to the crash site with the chief of staff.
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