Brazilian Air Force F-5EM Crash
Event Report
Brazilian Air Force
| Date | Oct. 22, 2024 |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Force | Brazilian Air Force |
| Location |
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
-5.78, -35.20 |
| Aircraft | F-5EM (F-5E Tiger II) |
| Event type | Crash |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A Brazilian Air Force F-5EM crashed in an uninhabited area near Natal in Rio Grande do Norte. The service said the pilot reported an emergency, directed the fighter away from populated areas and ejected safely. Firefighters responded to the crash site, while the Air Force's aviation-accident authority opened an investigation into the cause.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of F-5E Tiger II
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
