A French military aircraft crashed, and the body of one pilot has been found.
On October 21 local time, the French Air and Space Force confirmed that a French "Mirage 2000D" fighter jet crashed near Nancy, France, on the evening of the 20th. Rescue personnel have found the body of one pilot, while another crew member is still being searched for.
The French military stated that there was one pilot and one weapons systems officer on board at the time of the incident. The military lost radio and radar contact with the aircraft around 10:30 PM on the 20th. Several witnesses reported hearing a loud noise and seeing a fireball in the sky.
Currently, a large number of firefighters, air force rescue personnel, and gendarmes have been deployed for the search and rescue operation. Relevant departments are continuing their investigation and search efforts. (Reporter Bai Jie from the Central Radio and Television Station)
A Mirage 2000D fighter jet from the French Air and Space Force crashed near Nancy on October 20, 2023, around 22:30. One pilot's body has been recovered, while another crew member remains missing. The military lost contact with the aircraft shortly before the incident, and witnesses reported a loud noise and a fireball in the sky during the crash. Rescue operations are ongoing.
- A Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashed near Nancy, France.
- One pilot's body has been recovered, while another crew member is still missing.
- The crash occurred on the evening of October 20, 2023, around 22:30.
- The French military lost radio and radar contact with the aircraft shortly before the crash.
- Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise and seeing a fireball in the sky.