Kuwaiti pilot killed after jet crashes during training

The crash took place Wednesday afternoon; investigation launched

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Published: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 6:05 PM

Last updated: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 6:35 PM

A pilot was killed when an F-18 fighter jet belonging to the Kuwaiti Air Force crashed on Wednesday afternoon.

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Quoting the official spokesman of the Ministry of Defence, Colonel Hamad Al-Saqr, the Kuwait News Agency reported that the pilot was carrying out a training flight mission in the northern part of the country.

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According to KUNA, an investigation has been launched to find out the cause of the crash and other details.

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Published: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 6:05 PM

Last updated: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 6:35 PM

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