Kuwaiti F-18 Fighter Jet Crashes in Training, Pilot Killed
- Publish date: Thursday، 10 October 2024 Reading time: 1 min read | Last update: Saturday، 12 April 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, a tragic incident occurred when an F-18 fighter jet from the Kuwaiti Air Force crashed during a training flight in northern Kuwait. The pilot, who was conducting the mission, unfortunately lost his life in the accident.
Kuwaiti fighter jet crashes during training, pilot martyred -- spokespersonhttps://t.co/mNvglvntBY#KUNA #KUWAIT pic.twitter.com/aEUrNTUJHc
— Kuwait News Agency - English Feed (@kuna_en) October 9, 2024
Investigation Underway
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the pilot's death through Colonel Hamad Al-Saqr, the official spokesman. Following the crash, an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the incident and gather further information.
Residents and aviation enthusiasts are closely watching developments as the Ministry works to uncover the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. More updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.