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Aviation Discussion => Aviation News => Topic started by: rookie on Sep 23, 2026, 15:10

Title: RAF Hawk T.2 crash
Post by: rookie on Sep 23, 2026, 15:10
Looks as if a T.2 Hawk has crashed in wales today.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq62k1947l7po

The two pilots have ejected safely, and theres early reports that the aircraft hit a goose.

Edit:- it looks to be RAF BAE systems Hawk T.2 ZK032 (FH) as VYT15 that crashed.
Title: Re: RAF Hawk T.2 crash
Post by: angry turnip on Sep 23, 2026, 15:44
Almost certainly an engine failure of some kind, good to hear both pilots ejected,no serious injuries reported as yet.
Could well be a birdstrike,but too early to tell.

Video of the ejection and crash here....  https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/582573

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq62k1947l7po