Video: Two Patrouille de France aircraft collide during training in Saint-Dizier

Two Patrouille de France aircraft collide during training in Saint-Dizier. X @Fs_francaises_
Two Patrouille de France aircraft collide during training in Saint-Dizier. X @Fs_francaises_

Two Alpha Jet aircraft from the renowned aerobatic team of the French Air Force, Patrouille de France, collided on Tuesday, March 25, during a formation maneuver in a training flight.

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The incident occurred near Air Base BA113, located in Saint-Dizier, eastern France. The aircraft were conducting a rehearsal routine when they collided mid-air.

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According to official reports, all three occupants — two pilots and one passenger — successfully ejected from the aircraft and are in good condition.

One of the planes crashed in an industrial area, causing a fire at a nearby factory. Local authorities responded quickly to control the flames and secure the area. No injuries on the ground have been reported.

Alpha Jet
Alpha Jet. Photo: @PAFofficiel

The cause of the collision is still under investigation by the French Air Force.

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Source and images: X @Fs_francaises_ / @PAFofficiel. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

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