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Air Force Events ·Dec 6, 2022 ·🇭🇷 Croatia

Croatian Air Force MiG-21 Crash

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Croatian Air Force
DateDec. 6, 2022
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
ForceCroatian Air Force
Location Near Slatina, Croatia
45.70, 17.70
Aircraft MiG-21 (MiG-21 Fishbed)
Event type Crash
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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.

Side Profile
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed Combat profile drawing
Profile of MiG-21 Fishbed
Near Slatina, Croatia
Near Slatina, Croatia