RAF Hawk jet crashes in Wales after pilots eject safely

Summarised from 8 outlets · 12 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 20:26 · Archive

An RAF Hawk T2 training jet crashed near RAF Valley on Anglesey after two pilots ejected moments before impact.

A Hawk T2 training aircraft crashed near RAF Valley on Anglesey in north Wales during a training flight. The two pilots ejected from the jet moments before it struck the ground in the Pencarnisiog area near Rhosneigr. Both pilots were treated for minor injuries and are expected to make a full recovery. The Daily Mail reports the aircraft was on its first test flight after repairs and was steered into an open field to avoid built-up areas. The RAF has temporarily paused Hawk training while an investigation into the crash is under way.

How it is being reported

• RAF pilots forced to eject from Hawk moments before fireball explosion will make 'full recovery'As a veteran RAF flying insructor and a trainee recover from dramatically ejecting from their stricken fast-jet a major probe is launched and all Hawk planes are groundedThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 15:31
• Crashed Hawk jet 'was steered into open field to avoid built up areas' before two RAF pilots ejected out of aircraft as it plummeted to the groundThe Hawk T2, reportedly on its first test flight after repairs, failed just moments after taking off from RAF Valley near Rhosneigr, Anglesey, yesterday afternoon.Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 14:36
• Video shows UK fighter jet crashing during trainingVideo footage shows a British air force Hawk fighter jet crashing during a training exercise in north WalesEuronews · 24 Sept, 13:57
• RAF issues major update on two pilots who ejected from training jet just moments before crashTwo injured RAF pilots who ejected from a training jet just moments before it crashed are "expected to make a full recovery," the Royal Air Force has said. Both crew members were aboard an RAF Hawk T2 that crashed yesterday near the service's Valley base on Anglesey. The pair managed to eject from the jet just moments before it struck the ground in the Pencarnisiog area, not far from the station. The RAF confirmed the pilots are "doing well" after receiving treatment for minor injuries. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The training aircraft was operating out of RAF Valley when it went down.…GB News · 24 Sept, 13:39
• RAF jet pilots' split-second decision to eject from Hawk will live with them foreverAs two RAF pilots recover from ejecting from their stricken Hawk T2 jet Mirrorman recalls how he was instructed on how to eject in case of emergency on board an RAF fighterThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 12:42
• RAF pilots who ejected moments before crash expected to make full recoveryThe Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of the RAF Valley station when it plummeted to the ground.BBC News · 24 Sept, 11:36
• British Royal Air Force jet crashes in Wales during training, narrowly missing buildingsA video shows a British Royal Air Force jet struggling to gain altitude just before it crashed in Wales. The two pilots ejected in time and were treated for minor injuries. Leigh Kiniry reports.CBS News · 24 Sept, 00:46
• What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crashThe RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way.BBC News · 23 Sept, 23:48
• RAF Hawk jet training paused as probe continues into Wales crashThe Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of the RAF Valley station on Anglesey when it plummeted to the ground in the nearby Pencarnisiog areaThe Independent · 23 Sept, 21:22
• RAF jet crashes and explodes in Anglesey moments after pilots ejectWitness says T2 Hawk aircraft, which was being used for a training flight, ‘was basically on fire’ on takeoff An RAF jet crashed and exploded moments after two pilots ejected during a training flight over Anglesey (Ynys Môn) in north Wales on Wednesday. The aircraft, a Hawk T2, had just taken off from RAF Valley on the west of the island when the incident occurred, witnesses said. Continue reading...The Guardian · 23 Sept, 19:36
• RAF jet crashes and bursts into flames as pilots seen ejecting just moments after takeoffAn RAF jet has crashed shortly after take-off near a military base in Wales, leaving two pilots injured, North Wales Police has confirmed. The two pilots are reported to have ejected from the Hawk T2 training jet before the plane went down. North Wales Police said: "Two pilots are being treated for what are thought to be minor injuries and at this stage there are no reports of any wider damage or injuries." Spotter groups on social media reported hearing a "massive bang" then saw "two parachutes opening". TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Emergency services are understood to be responding to…GB News · 23 Sept, 14:05
• RAF Hawk jet crashes after takeoff in Wales as pilots 'ejected safely using parachutes'Witnesses said they saw 'flames coming from' the Hawk T2 training aircraft at RAF Valley before it came down near the village of Rhosneigr.Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 13:51

In this story: RAF Valley · Anglesey · Pencarnisiog · Royal Air Force

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