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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – On Wednesday, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense announced the tragic incident of a fighter jet crash in the training area of King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait. The aircraft involved in the accident was an F-15SA, and the entire crew on board lost their lives during the training mission.
The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, stated, “At 14:28 on Wednesday afternoon, one of the Royal Saudi Air Force’s fighter jets, an F-15SA, crashed during a training mission in the training area of King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait.” This information was reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Brigadier General Al-Maliki confirmed that the crew of the aircraft had tragically lost their lives in the crash. He further added that an investigative committee has been immediately formed to ascertain the precise causes and circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.
The loss of the F-15SA fighter jet and its crew is a significant event for the Royal Saudi Air Force and the nation’s defense forces. The investigation launched by the Ministry of Defense aims to uncover the factors that led to the crash and ensure transparency in the findings.
The thoughts and condolences of the nation go out to the families of the deceased crew members, and the entire nation mourns the loss of these brave servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The Ministry of Defense continues to uphold its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and training for its personnel and will provide updates on the investigation as they become available.
