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A major accident has taken place in the French city of Colombey-les-Belles, according to reports, two Rafale fighter jets collided in the air and crashed to the ground. Civil and military officials said that the search for the crew members aboard the Rafale aircraft is ongoing. In this case, an Air Force spokesperson in Paris said that both the planes had taken off from Saint-Dizier airbase.
An Air Force spokesperson said that during the accident, a pilot on board the Rafale jet ejected himself. But an aircraft instructor and a trainee pilot of the other aircraft are still missing. We are still searching for the second crew.
Defense Minister gave information
In this case, French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu said on the social media platform X that a pilot has been found safe and healthy. He thanked the armed forces and police involved in the operation and said that the search is still going on even after the accident. It is not yet clear what caused the collision between the two planes.
Deputy Mayor told about the accident
Meanwhile, Patrice Bonnaux, deputy mayor of Colombey-les-Belles, said we heard a loud sound at around 12:30 pm. This was not the usual sound of a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier. It was a terrifying sound. He said, “I thought the two planes had collided, but we could not believe it.”
Special thing about Rafale aircraft?
The Rafale is a multi-purpose fighter aircraft, used to hunt enemy aircraft, attack land and sea targets, conduct reconnaissance and carry France's nuclear weapons. The Rafale is also the best-selling aircraft for the French arms industry. But accidents involving Rafale aircraft are very rare. Earlier in December 2007, a Rafale jet crashed near Neuquen in southwestern France. Investigators concluded that the pilot had become confused. It is believed to be Rafale's first disaster.