South Korean F-16C Crashes During Nighttime Training

February 25, 2026

2 min read

Pilot Survives Mountain Crash With No Civilian Casualties

A South Korean Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area near Yeongju during a nighttime training flight on February 25, 2026. The pilot safely ejected and was later rescued, with no civilian casualties reported. The crash triggered a wildfire, prompting the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. An official investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, led by the South Korean Air Force’s accident response headquarters. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1772031667866-2857

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/south-korean-air-force-f-16c-crashes-during-night-training-pilot-safe

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South Korean F-16C Crashes During Nighttime Training

February 25, 2026

2 min read

Pilot Survives Mountain Crash With No Civilian Casualties

A South Korean Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area near Yeongju during a nighttime training flight on February 25, 2026. The pilot safely ejected and was later rescued, with no civilian casualties reported. The crash triggered a wildfire, prompting the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. An official investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, led by the South Korean Air Force’s accident response headquarters. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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military aviation aircraft crash nighttime training pilot safety air force

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1772031667866-2857

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/south-korean-air-force-f-16c-crashes-during-night-training-pilot-safe