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Korean Air Force Apologizes for F-15K Selfie Crash

4/23/2026

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  • Korean Air Force apologized on April 23, 2026 for the 2021 collision of two F-15K jets near Daegu.
  • An audit board said the wingman pilot’s unauthorized sharp climbs to record selfies caused the crash and noted lax in-flight filming controls.
  • The damage cost 880 million won ($600,000) and injured no crew members.
  • One pilot was suspended, must repay one-tenth of the repair costs, and the air force will tighten safety rules.