A French fighter jet crash in eastern France has left at least one person dead, while rescuers continue searching for the aircraft’s second crew member, the French armed forces said on Wednesday.
The Mirage 2000D crashed late on Tuesday evening as it was returning from a mission, according to the French armed forces ministry.
Search continues for missing crew member
The aircraft was carrying two members of the French Air and Space Force: a fighter pilot and a weapons systems officer.
Authorities have recovered one body, while the search for the second crew member remains ongoing.
An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of the crash. The ministry has not provided further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
What is the Mirage 2000D?
The Mirage 2000D is a two-seat combat aircraft designed primarily for ground-attack missions.
According to the French armed forces ministry, the aircraft is built to operate in complex environments and supports conventional air operations as well as missions designed to project military power.
The crash occurred in eastern France as the aircraft returned from its mission.
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