Video: A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crashes

Source: Global Times
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The Ukrainian Air Force stated on social media on the 10th local time that a MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during a combat mission in the airspace of Odesa Oblast due to an emergency situation that occurred that evening.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that preliminary investigation results indicated that the aircraft caught fire while launching missiles, subsequently lost control, and the pilot ejected and was taken to the hospital. The cause of the accident is still under further investigation. (Reporter: Dong Wei, CCTV)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
1 aircraft
Activity
crashed during a combat mission
Location
Odesa Oblast
Unit
Ukrainian Air Force
Time
October 10
Equipment
MiG-29
Summary

A MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force crashed in Odesa Oblast on October 10 while performing a combat mission. Preliminary investigations indicate that the aircraft caught fire during missile launch, leading to a loss of control. The pilot successfully ejected and was hospitalized. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

Key Facts
  • A MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force crashed in Odesa Oblast.
  • The incident occurred during a combat mission on October 10.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest the aircraft caught fire while launching missiles.
  • The pilot ejected and was taken to the hospital.
  • The cause of the crash is under further investigation.