Riyadh, UAE – During a regular training mission on Sunday at the King Abdulaziz Air Base training area in the Eastern Province, a Saudi Air Force F-15S fighter jet crashed due to a technical issue, the Ministry of Defence spokesman told the state news agency SPA.
The aircrew, consisting of two officers, survived the incident after using the ejector seat. No injuries, nor ground damage have been reported.
An investigation committee has been set up to uncover the details and reasons behind this incident, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki told the SPA.