Mid‑air acrobatics mishap: Critical injuries in a collision
Drama unfolded in the skies over France as two acrobatic aircraft collided during exercises. Three individuals were injured.
- Where and when did the accident occur? The collision happened on Tuesday near the airbase in Saint-Dizier, France.
- Who was involved in the incident? The accident involved two aircraft from the Patrouille de France team, which were performing aerobatics.
- What were the consequences of the collision? Three individuals were injured, with two in a life-threatening condition.
Plane collision in France
During aerobatic exercises in France, two aircraft from the Patrouille de France team collided mid-air. The incident occurred near the airbase in Saint-Dizier, where training involving six Alpha Jet units was underway. The footage shows how the formation performs stunts, and then two planes collide and descend towards the ground.
According to information provided by the French air force, the pilots and a passenger managed to eject. Three people sustained injuries, with two reported to be in a life-threatening condition.
What’s next for the aerobatic training?
The authorities in Saint-Dizier have not yet announced whether the accident will affect the scheduled exercises of the Patrouille de France team. The authorities had earlier stated that the team would be conducting training from Monday to Friday, but it is uncertain whether the schedule will change following the incident.
