Spanish F-18 Fighter Jet Crash Claims Pilot's Life
A Spanish Air Force F-18 fighter jet crashed in eastern Spain, killing pilot Lieutenant Colonel Pablo Estrada Martín. The accident occurred during a low-altitude exercise near Peralejos, Teruel at around 12:30 pm local time. The aircraft had taken off from Torrejon de Ardoz base near Madrid, and the incident was accompanied by condolences from the Air Force and the defense ministry.
On Friday, an F-18 fighter jet crashed in eastern Spain, leading to the death of Spanish Air Force pilot Lieutenant Colonel Pablo Estrada Martín.
The accident took place near Peralejos in Teruel province at approximately 12:30 pm local time.
The pilot was participating in a low-altitude exercise with another F-18, both of which had departed from the Torrejon de Ardoz base near Madrid.
Following the crash, the Spanish Air Force expressed their condolences on social media, remarking on the loss of their colleague.
Aragon TV broadcasted images of a thick smoke column rising from the forested crash site.
The defense ministry also extended condolences to the victim's family, friends, and colleagues.