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.