Actualización de flota: F-16C de Corea del Sur

Corea del Sur - Republic of Korea Air Force

Fecha 25 de febrero de 2026
País 🇰🇷 Corea del Sur
Fuerza Republic of Korea Air Force
Aeronaves F-16C (F-16 Fighting Falcon)
Cambio -1 activo

Descripción

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 and was found approximately 40 minutes later suspended about 65 feet high in a tree by his parachute, sustaining no injuries. The aircraft was assigned to the ROKAF's Chungju Base. No civilian damage was reported. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back ordered a thorough investigation led by the vice chief of staff to determine the cause of the accident.

Fuente

F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat photo
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat profile drawing