1983 Negev mid-air collision
On May 1, 1983, 1983 Negev mid-air collision. No one was seriously hurt.
- Date
- May 1, 1983
- Place
- —
- Killed
- 0
- Position
- 30.847°N, 34.848°E
- Wikidata ID
- Q4581131
From Wikipedia
In May 1983, two Israeli Air Force aircraft, an F-15 Eagle and an A-4 Skyhawk, collided in mid-air during a training exercise over the Negev region, in Israel. Notably, the F-15 (with a crew of two) managed to land safely at a nearby airbase, despite having its right wing almost completely sheared off in the collision. The lifting body properties of the F-15, together with its overabundant engine thrust, allowed the pilot to achieve this unique feat.
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