In brief
Two Air Force KT‑1s collided over Sacheon, South Korea, on 1 September, but no injuries were reported. Both aircraft made safe emergency landings and sustained damage. Following an investigation, the pilots were found negligent and referred to a disciplinary committee.
Two South Korean Air Force KT-1 training aircraft collided mid‑air over Sacheon city on 1 September.
The aircraft, belonging to the 3rd Flying Training Wing, were attempting to land at Sacheon Air Base when the wing of one struck the fuselage of the other.
Both jets executed emergency landings safely and the pilots emerged uninjured, officials said.
Both planes sustained damage in the collision, as confirmed by Air Force imagery released to the media.
After a preliminary investigation, the Air Force concluded that pilot error contributed to the incident and has referred the pilots to a disciplinary committee for further review.
