Four killed as South Korean fighter jets collide during training
Two South Korean Air Force training planes collided mid-air on Friday while on an exercise, killing all four onboard.
The South Korean military announced on Friday.
The four occupants were ejected from the two aircraft but did not survive.
The two KT-1 planes took off from a military base in the southern city of Sacheon.
Onboard the planes were soldiers receiving pilot training and an instructor. The collision occurred a few minutes after take-off. It was initially unclear exactly what preceded the crash.
The KT-1 is a single-engine turboprop aircraft. It is locally made and has been in service since 2000.
According to South Korean media reports, the two aircraft crashed into a field near Sacheon.
More than 60 rescue workers were deployed. A fire broke out on the roof of a church after aircraft debris fell onto the building.
However, the fire was quickly extinguished.
(dpa/NAN)
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