RAF Valley clears Hawk T2 jets to resume flying after crash

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 16:09 · Archive

Hawk T2 training jets will resume flying from RAF Valley after being grounded following a crash on Anglesey last month.

Hawk T2 training jets have been cleared to resume flying from RAF Valley following an investigation into a crash that occurred on Anglesey last month. The aircraft had been grounded since the incident.

A Hawk T2 crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley on 23 September. The plane carried a trainee pilot and an experienced instructor. Ground crews observed orange flames coming from the jet at take-off as the pilots struggled to gain control. Both pilots ejected from the aircraft before it crashed near a caravan site at the edge of Pencarnisiog. Both were initially treated in hospital but have since returned home and are recuperating.

Following the crash, Hawk T2 operations were suspended across the country as the RAF conducted its investigation. RAF Valley announced that flying would resume after what it described as a thorough review of available information and appropriate safety assurance activity.

In a statement, RAF Valley said the decision to resume flights had been taken at the highest level after extensive scrutiny. The RAF stated that necessary safety controls and assurance measures were in place to support a measured and controlled return to flying.

The RAF emphasised that the safety of aircrew, personnel and local communities remained paramount. The investigation into the crash will continue alongside normal flying and safety assurance processes.

RAF Valley clears Hawk T2 jets to resume flying after crash — Image: North Wales Pioneer

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Hawk T2 flights resume from RAF Valley after Anglesey crash suspensionThe Hawk T2 jet will resume flying from RAF Valley after its operation was suspended following a huge crash on Anglesey.North Wales Pioneer · 8 Oct, 15:42
Hawk T2 flights resume from RAF Valley after Anglesey crash suspensionThe Hawk T2 jet will resume flying from RAF Valley after its operation was suspended following a huge crash on Anglesey.North Wales Chronicle · 8 Oct, 15:42
RAF Valley announce Hawk T2 jets can restart flying two weeks after Anglesey crashA Hawk T2 plane crashed to the ground on Anglesey in SeptemberNorth Wales Live · 8 Oct, 14:05

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