Croatian Air Force MiG-21 Crash
Event Report
Croatian Air Force
| Date | Dec. 6, 2022 |
| Country | 🇭🇷 Croatia |
| Force | Croatian Air Force |
| Location |
Near Slatina, Croatia
45.70, 17.70 |
| Aircraft | MiG-21 (MiG-21 Fishbed) |
| Event type | Crash |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A Croatian Air Force two-seat MiG-21 crashed in a remote forested area near Slatina on 6 December 2022 during a training flight, according to N1, citing a Croatian defence ministry press release. Both pilots ejected safely and were later found by search-and-rescue teams, and the ministry said they were in good condition. The Aviationist reported that the pilots had declared an emergency over engine problems before ejecting. The ministry's statement did not state a cause.
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