Air Force KF-16 'Engine Malfunction' Crash... "Pilot Ejected, Civilian Damage Under Investigation"
[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hee-jun] One Air Force KF-16 fighter jet crashed due to an engine malfunction.
According to the Air Force on the 20th, a KF-16 fighter jet belonging to the 19th Fighter Wing experienced an engine malfunction while performing a mission around 8:05 PM at approximately 20 km west of Wonju, Gangwon Province, and the pilot ejected in an emergency.
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The pilot is reported to be safe, and the military authorities are checking for any civilian damage.
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