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F/A-18 Fighter Jet Crashes in Finland, Pilot Safe

5/7/2025

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An F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed near Rovaniemi Airport in Finland during a practice flight on May 7, 2025, at 11 AM. Fortunately, the pilot ejected safely and was promptly evaluated for any injuries. Thankfully, there were no casualties on the ground, and civilian flights remain unaffected as the Air Force investigates the incident.

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An F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed near Rovaniemi Airport in Finland during a practice flight on May 7, 2025, at 11 AM. Fortunately, the pilot ejected safely and was promptly evaluated for any injuries. Thankfully, there were no casualties on the ground, and civilian flights remain unaffected as the Air Force investigates the incident.