2023 Zaragoza F-18 crash
 A Spanish Air and Space Force EF-18 similar to the accident aircraft | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2023, 12:10 GMT |
| Summary | Unknown, under investigation |
| Site | Zaragoza Air Base Spain |
| Total fatalities | 0 |
| Total injuries | 1 |
| Crew | 1 |
The 2023 Zaragoza F-18 crash occurred on May 20, 2023, at the Zaragoza Air Base in Spain. The pilot successfully ejected suffering injuries to his legs. He was airlifted to hospital shortly afterwards.[1]
Crash[edit]
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. On 20 May 2023, at 12:10 pm GMT an EF-18 from the 15th fighter wing of the Spanish Air and Space Force[2] was carrying out acrobatic maneuvers in preparation for a flying exhibit.[3] it was seen steeply ascending when it stalled and went into a steep dive[1] after the pilot suffered "some problem" according to the Zaragoza Civil Guard Command.[4] The pilot was able to successfully eject suffering injuries to his leg and landed just outside the airport fence.[5]
Pilot[edit]
The aircraft was piloted by Captain Daniel Pérez Carmona of the Spanish Air and Space Force's 15th Wing (Ala 15), an F-18 flight instructor with 15 years of experience and more than 1,000 flight hours.[6]
 footage of the incident on YouTube |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Reilly, Patrick (2023-05-21). "Spanish pilot successfully ejects from F-18 fighter jet before it crashes: video". New York Post. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ↑ "An EF-18 of the 15th Wing of the Spanish Air Force crashes during an exhibition in Zaragoza". Defensa y Aviación. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ↑ "F-18 fighter jet accident at Zaragoza airbase as pilot ejects successfully". AP NEWS. 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ↑ Smith, Oli (2023-05-20). "F-18 jet 'crashes' at airbase with pilot seen 'jumping' from plane before smash". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ↑ "F-18 fighter jet accident at Zaragoza airbase as pilot ejects successfully". Washington Post. 2023-05-20. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ↑ "Este es el piloto que saltó del F-18 en Zaragoza y salvó su vida". El HuffPost (in español). 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
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