An F-18 fighter jet belonging to the Spanish Air Force has crashed near the city of Teruel in northeastern Spain. It has been confirmed that the pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Pablo Estrada Martin, lost his life in the accident.
In the official statement regarding the incident, it was stated, “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our comrade, Lieutenant Colonel Pablo Estrada Martin, in the F-18 crash.” While detailed information about the cause of the crash has not yet been provided, it was reported that an investigation has been launched.
The Spanish Air Force’s fleet includes American-made F-18 Hornet and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. The F-18 crash is recorded as one of the serious incidents in the country’s recent military aviation history.
