Tuesday, March 12, 2019

China Says 2 Navy Pilots Were Killed On The Island Of Hainan When Their Jet Crashed during Exercises

One unverified report said the plane that crashed was a JH-7 “Flying Leopard”. Photo. Xinhua

SCMP: Two dead after Chinese navy plane crashes

* No other injuries reported following accident on southern island of Hainan
* Military is currently intensifying training for pilots as it looks to strengthen capabilities

A Chinese navy plane crashed in Hainan province on Tuesday killing two crew members, the military said.

A short statement said the crash happened during a training exercise over rural Ledong county in the southern island province.

No one else was reported to have been injured after the plane hit the ground and the cause of the incident is being investigated.

Footage that purported to be taken from the crash site started circulating on social media after the accident.

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More News On Today's Chinese Navy Jet Crash That Killed Two Pilots

A Chinese navy fighter jet crashed on a Chinese island in the South China Sea, killing both pilots -- Business Insider
China says 2 pilots killed in crash of navy jet -- AP
Two Pilots Die After Chinese Fighter Jet Crashes During Training -- NDTV/AFP
Two Chinese navy pilots killed after crashing to ground during training exercises in Hainan -- Shanghaiist

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