Sacheon:Two Air Force KT-1 training aircraft collided mid-air while attempting to land at an air base in Sacheon in September, officials announced on Sunday. The incident resulted in no injuries to the pilots involved.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the collision occurred on the morning of September 1, when one aircraft's wing collided with the fuselage of another aircraft near Sacheon Air Base, located approximately 300 kilometers south of Seoul. Both aircraft are part of the Air Force's 3rd Flying Training Wing.
Following the collision, both aircraft managed to make emergency landings safely. Despite the incident, no injuries were reported among the pilots, although both aircraft reportedly sustained damage.
Air Force officials have determined that the pilots involved were negligent and have referred them to a disciplinary committee.