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Two Patrouille de France Jets Collide During Training in Saint-Dizier

All three individuals aboard ejected safely, with one sustaining injuries, as investigations into the incident continue.

French Air Force elite acrobatic flying team "Patrouille de France" flies over the Seine River during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Friday, July 26, 2024.
One of the Alpha Jets explodes in a ball of flame. No one on the ground was hurt in the incident
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Overview

  • Two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France collided mid-air during a scheduled training exercise near Saint-Dizier, France, on March 25, 2025.
  • Both pilots and a passenger ejected safely and were found conscious, though one individual suffered multiple injuries.
  • One plane crashed into a silo, causing a fire, while the other landed in a canal; no civilian casualties have been reported.
  • Emergency services were mobilized immediately, and the cause of the collision is currently under investigation.
  • The Patrouille de France, a renowned French Air Force aerobatic team, has faced heightened scrutiny following this and other recent aviation incidents.