Saudi fighter jet crashes, killing crew

Wednesday, 26 July 2023 21:11

By ARN News Staff

A Saudi Arabian fighter jet crashed during a training mission in Khamis Mushait leaving its crew dead, the state news agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday citing a defence ministry statement.

The number of crew members was not immediately clear and the statement added that the crash was under investigation.

"An investigation committee has commenced its proceedings to unfold the reasons behind this accident," the statement said.

The Ministry of Defense: F-15 SA Fighter jet Crashes During A Training Mission in (Khamis Mushait), Resulting in the Death of the Aircrew.https://t.co/Gl0xGfY83b #SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/m86Sd5fGCn
— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) July 26, 2023

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