Pilot’s selfie led to mid-air collision in F-15K fighter jet, says South Korea’s air force

Pilot’s selfie led to mid-air collision in F-15K fighter jet, says South Korea’s air force

One pilot ordered to repay some of the $600,000 of damage caused by collision in 2021South Korea’s air force has apologised for a 2021 mid-air collision involving two fighter jets, a day after auditors said pilots were taking selfies and filming during the flight and held them responsible for the accident.“We sincerely apologise to the public for the concern caused by the accident that occurred in 2021,” an air force spokesperson said in a press briefing. The spokesperson said one of the pilots...

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