Incident Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 193790
 
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Date:Friday 24 February 2017
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic F16 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon
Owner/operator:Royal Jordanian Air Force
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Najran area -   Saudi Arabia
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Jordanian fighter jet reportedly shot down in Saudi/Yemen border area. Pilot ejected and landed on Saudi territory

Sources:

http://www.presstv.com/Detail/2017/02/24/511901/Yemeni-forces-allies-shooting-down-Jordanian-jet-Saudi-Arabia-Najran
https://www.gulf-times.com/story/534158/Jordan-warplane-crashes-in-Saudi-pilot-survives

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
24-Feb-2017 16:08 Rumbachtaler Added
24-Feb-2017 19:51 harro Updated [Date]
25-Feb-2021 21:19 Nepa Updated [Aircraft type, Operator]
21-Jan-2022 19:52 Drone Insider Updated [Source]

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