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Royal Saudi Air Force jet crashes during routine training mission, crew survives
A Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) fighter jet, Tornado, crashed during a routine training mission, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
There were no reported injuries sustained by the aircrew and the crash did not result in any casualties or damage on the ground, according to SPA.
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The incident happened at 3:44 p.m. local time on Monday, within the training area of King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran, SPA reported citing a statement from Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense.
The jet’s fall was confirmed by Brigadier General Al-Malki, who said the aircrew members on board were able to escape the crash by utilizing the survival chairs.
SPA said the Ministry of Defense’s top priority is the safety of both personnel and equipment.
An investigation has been launched to assess the cause of the jet’s fall.
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