- Two South Korean Air Force F-15K fighter jets collided in December 2021 near Daegu during a training mission, with investigators finding that pilots were taking selfies and filming at the time.
- The incident occurred when the wingman, who was taking pictures, performed a stunt for the camera, causing the planes to come too close, leading to a collision as both pilots attempted evasive manoeuvres.
- Although the pilots escaped without injury, the collision caused 880 million won (£440,000) in damage to both aircraft, specifically to the lead aircraft's left wing and the wingman's tail stabiliser.
- The wingman pilot, who had since joined a commercial airline, was initially fined the full repair cost but successfully challenged it, with the Board of Audit and Inspection reducing his fine by 90 per cent to approximately 88 million won (£44,063), citing the routine practice of commemorative photos and the air force's lack of regulation.
- South Korea's Air Force apologised for the accident, stating that one of the pilots involved received severe disciplinary action and was suspended from flying duties before leaving the military, and confirmed they are implementing stricter flight safety rules to prevent future incidents.
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