French Jets Collide During Airshow Practice

Published: 2025-03-25

Two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France collided mid-air during a practice session near Air Base 113 in Saint-Dizier, France.

The incident occurred on March 25, 2025, at 3:35 PM.

All three crew members, including two pilots and a rear-seat passenger, ejected safely and were found conscious.

Two were hospitalized, while the third, suffering multiple injuries, is under military care.

One jet crashed into a silo, sparking a fire, while the other landed in a marshy area.

No civilian casualties were reported.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the rare accident involving this elite aerobatic team.