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South Korea Air Force F-16C Crash In Yeongju
On February 26, 2026, in Yeongju, South Korea, a South Korean Air Force helicopter conducts a low flight to search for the F-16C flight recorder near Yongamsan mountain in Yeongju, South Korea. An F-16C fighter jet crashes near Yeongju in North Gyeongsang Province on Wednesday, but the pilot safely ejects, the Air Force says. The aircraft, assigned to Chungju Air Base, goes down in a mountainous area near Yeongju at about 7:31 p.m. during a nighttime training exercise, according to the Air Force. (Photo by Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13374638 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto |
| Category | Disaster and Accident |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto |
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