Military Aviation Digest — Week 9, 2026
Week 9, 2026 · 23 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
Between 23 February and 1 March 2026, 12 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 14 aircraft lost or retired, spanning 7 countries and 10 aircraft types. Iran was the most active air force this week with 6 events.
12events · 14lost/retired · 7countries · 10aircraft types
Mon
1
23 Feb
🇵🇪
-1
Mi-17/171
Peru
Thu
26 Feb
Fri
1
27 Feb
🇧🇴
-1
C-130B/H
Bolivia
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | 🇮🇷 Iran |
F-4D/E/RF-4E
Tabriz, Iran |
-1 active |
On March 1, 2026, the Israeli Air Force struck Tabriz airport in western Iran as part of Operation Roaring Lion. An F-4 Phantom II was destroyed on the runway while …
2026 Iran Conflict timesofisrael.com |
| 1 Mar | 🇮🇷 Iran |
F-5E
Tabriz, Iran |
-1 active |
On March 1, 2026, alongside an F-4 Phantom, an F-5E Tiger II was destroyed on the runway at Tabriz airport in western Iran during an Israeli airstrike. The IDF confirmed …
2026 Iran Conflict timesofisrael.com |
| 28 Feb | 🇮🇷 Iran |
Su-22
Shiraz, Iran |
-2 active |
On February 28, 2026, U.S. Central Command released video footage showing precision-guided munitions striking two Iranian Su-22 Fitter combat aircraft parked in open revetments at a military airfield. Both jets …
2026 Iran Conflict defence-blog.com |
| 28 Feb | 🇮🇷 Iran |
C-130E/H
Shiraz, Iran |
-2 active |
Two Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force C-130H Hercules transport aircraft were destroyed on the ground at Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport during the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury. …
2026 Iran Conflict ynetnews.com |
| 28 Feb | 🇮🇷 Iran |
Il-76
Shiraz, Iran |
-1 active |
An Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Il-76MD Candid heavy transport was destroyed on the ground at Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport during US-Israeli strikes that opened the 2026 Iran …
2026 Iran Conflict ynetnews.com |
| 27 Feb | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | C-130B/H | -1 active |
On February 27, 2026, a Bolivian Air Force C-130H Hercules transport crashed near El Alto International Airport while landing in severe weather conditions on a flight from Santa Cruz. The …
aljazeera.com |
| 25 Feb | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Su-27/30 | -1 active |
A Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashed during a scheduled training flight in the Karaganda Region, approximately 10 km from Sary-Arka Airport near the city of Balkhash, on February 25. Both …
aerotime.aero |
| 25 Feb | 🇰🇷 South Korea | F-16C | -1 active |
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16C crashed in mountainous terrain near Yeongju, North Gyeongsang province, during nighttime aerial training at 19:31 on February 25. The solo pilot successfully ejected …
stripes.com |
| 25 Feb | 🇹🇷 Turkey | F-16C/D | -1 active |
A Turkish Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed shortly after takeoff from the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balıkesir at approximately 01:00 local time on February 25. Radar contact …
euronews.com |
| 24 Feb | 🇮🇷 Iran | AH-1J | -1 active |
An Islamic Republic of Iran Army AH-1J Cobra attack helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in Dorcheh, Isfahan province, during a routine training mission on the morning of …
aljazeera.com |
| 24 Feb | 🇺🇸 United States | Dornier 328 (C-146) | -1 active |
A United States Air Force C-146A Wolfhound (serial 15-3086) struck a concrete road barrier while attempting to take off from a bypass road in Laoac, Pangasinan, Philippines, during a joint …
stripes.com |
| 23 Feb | 🇵🇪 Peru | Mi-17/171 | -1 active |
A Peruvian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Chala Viejo in the Caravelí province, Arequipa region, during flood relief operations on February 23. The aircraft lost radio contact while transporting …
gulfnews.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 9 of 2026?
12 air force events were recorded between 23 February–1 March 2026, spanning 7 countries and 10 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
14 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 12 reported events.
Which air force had the most activity this week?
Iran recorded the most events in week 9 of 2026, with 6 reported inventory changes.