Defense Ministry: Saudi F-15S Jet Crashes Due to Technical Fault

Date: 07 November 2022 - 20:47

News ID: ۱۰۸۷۰۰

RIYADH (Xinhua) – A Saudi Air Force F-15S fighter jet has crashed due to a technical fault during a routine training mission, state-run Saudi Press Agency citing the Ministry of Defense reported Monday. The ministry’s spokesman Turki al-Malki said the incident occurred on Sunday evening in the King Abdulaziz Air Base training area in the kingdom’s Eastern Province. The aircrew of two officers survived the incident after ejection, the spokesman added. No injuries nor ground damage were recorded. Investigation into the incident is underway.