A Saudi Royal Air Force fighter jet of the Tornado type crashed during a routine training mission. The incident occurred in the training area of King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran, according to Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense.
Brigadier General Al-Maliki confirmed that the aircrew safely ejected using their ejection seats and that there were no injuries or damages on the ground resulting from the aircraft’s crash.
An investigation committee has already commenced its work to determine the specifics behind the reasons for the accident.
In July, Saudi Arabian fighter jet F-15SA crashed during a training mission in Khamis Mushait, killing all members of crew onboard, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Wednesday citing the official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki.
The Royal Saudi Air Force combat aircraft crashed in the training area of King Khalid Air Base.
Referring to the death of the plane’s crew, Brigadier General al-Maliki said, “May God have mercy on them, [I ask] the God Almighty to accept them from the righteous martyrs and to inspire their families and relatives patience and solace.”
