Another China-Made K-8 Karakorum Aircraft Crashes In Sri Lanka, Raises Safety Concerns

The crash of a Sri Lankan Air Force K-8 trainer jet on March 22, 2025, in the Wariyapola area has sparked significant safety concerns regarding the operational readiness of similar aircraft in service. The incident occurred during a training exercise, with both the Chief Training Instructor Pilot and a trainee pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft before it crashed. They are currently
The crash of a Sri Lankan Air Force K-8 trainer jet on March 22, 2025, in the Wariyapola area has sparked significant safety concerns regarding the operational readiness of similar aircraft in service. The incident occurred during a training exercise, with both the Chief Training Instructor Pilot and a trainee pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft before it crashed. They are currently
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