Nancy:A Mirage 2000D fighter jet belonging to the French Air and Space Force crashed near the city of Nancy in northeastern France on Tuesday evening during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the incident was confirmed by the French Air and Space Force, with spokesperson David Pappalardo providing details on the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Pappalardo explained that air traffic control lost radio and radar contact with the aircraft towards the end of the tactical phase of the training exercise. The jet was returning at night under instrument flight conditions when the loss of contact occurred. He also noted that no distress call was made by the crew, nor was there any attempt to use the ejection seats.
