Tragic Collision: 2 French Air Force Jets Crash Mid-Air During Stunt Rehearsal

Tragic Collision: French Air Force Jets Crash Mid-Air in Training Disaster

Two French Air Force jets crashed mid-air while rehearsing an aerial stunt routine near the Saint-Dizier air base in eastern France. The collision occurred during a training drill involving six Alpha Jets from the renowned Patrouille de France aerobatic team.

According to reports, the tragic collision happened this afternoon as the aircraft performed a synchronized maneuver. Both jets were completely destroyed upon impact, but the pilots and a passenger miraculously survived.

Tragic Collision Caught on Video

Shocking footage of the tragic collision shows the precise moment the aircraft collided while releasing colored smoke. As the stunt went wrong, the two jets plummeted to the ground, leaving a trail of destruction.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as “horrifying” as debris scattered near the airbase. The collision disrupted the rehearsal for an upcoming air show, raising concerns over the safety of complex aerial stunts.

Survivors Eject Safely After Tragic Collision

Despite the catastrophic mid-air collision, both pilots and a passenger managed to eject successfully. French Air and Space Force officials confirmed that all three were “found conscious” after being located.

Two of the survivors, categorized as in “relative emergency,” were rushed to a nearby hospital. The third person, described as a “multi-trauma sufferer,” is receiving specialized treatment from the Army medical unit.

Emergency Response and Official Statements on Tragic Collision

Following the tragic collision, emergency services swiftly mobilized to the crash site. French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, confirmed the incident on X (formerly Twitter).

“Emergency services are being mobilized, and coordination is being ensured by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of the Armed Forces,” Lecornu stated.

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the tragic collision. Authorities are assessing flight protocols to prevent future incidents during high-risk stunt rehearsals.

This tragic collision highlights the inherent dangers of precision aerobatics despite rigorous training and safety measures. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.