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Patrulla Aguila soloist killed in crash near San Javier

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:14 pm
by Adam
The solo pilot of Patrulla Aguila was sadly killed today as his jet crashed into the sea near San Javier, the team's base. It's the third fatal crash of a C-101 from San Javier in just seven months - one of which tragically claimed the life of a former Patrulla Aguila soloist who had recently left the team. The Spanish AF have confirmed in the past few minutes that the pilot did not actually eject, although I don't believe we know for certain yet whether it was a Patrulla Aguila sortie or a general training flight, as the team's pilots are also full-time instructors.

http://thisisflight.net/2020/02/27/patr ... olo-pilot/

Re: Patrulla Aguila soloist killed in crash near San Javier

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:27 pm
by Airshow4444
Statement from the Spanish Air Force
https://twitter.com/EjercitoAire/status ... 8933049344

Re: Patrulla Aguila soloist killed in crash near San Javier

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:27 pm
by Airshow4444
Can't confirm but maybe some video: https://twitter.com/efectopatronus1/sta ... 3973027840

Re: Patrulla Aguila soloist killed in crash near San Javier

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:11 pm
by Adam