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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Watch: Spanish fighter jet loses control during airshow; almost crashes into crowd
A sunny day at San Lorenzo beach was interrupted by a dramatic plane dive that left spectators in shock, as a Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet suddenly swooped low over the water during the 2025 Festival Aereo Internacional de Gijon. Footage shows the EF-18 Hornet continuing a normal path before a sudden dive, descending alarmingly close to the beach. However, it climbed back up moments later, trailing dark smoke and leaving the crowd stunned. The video clip left many confused by this sudden movement, which was later clarified by Spain's Air and Space Force. What initially appeared to be a dangerous mishap was a 'part of the standard protocol to protect both the pilot's safety and the public's safety,' it said. 'Our aviators are trained to react in milliseconds to any unforeseen event,' the force wrote in a statement on social media platform X. 'In this case, the pilot acted with exemplary speed and professionalism, avoiding a possible impact without compromising the display.' The incident took place on 28 July 2025 during a low-altitude flypast over the bay, with more than 300,000 spectators, making it the most attended airshow in Gijon's history, as per Aerotime. Despite the dramatic moment, no injuries or damage were reported, and the aircraft returned safely to base. The lineup for the show included performances from the Spanish Air and Space Force, Navy, Search and Rescue units, the National Police, and aerobatic pilots flying light aircraft. Such close encounters are not uncommon. Just last month, a Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon struck a seagull mid-performance at the Aire25 airshow in Murcia. The impact shattered the cockpit canopy and punctured the windshield, forcing the pilot to abort the routine and make an emergency landing. The pilot escaped unscathed, though the aircraft suffered extensive damage. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), more than 270,000 wildlife-related aircraft incidents occurred globally between 2016 and 2021, with over 8,000 causing significant damage. Bird strikes are especially prevalent at low altitudes near coastlines and migratory paths, conditions typical of summer airshows.
Euronews
3 days ago
- General
- Euronews
Flock of birds nearly cause Spanish jet to crash on beach amid airshow
A flock of birds nearly caused a Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet fighter jet to crash on a crowded beach during a major airshow. During the Gijón Air Festival — which was held over the weekend in Asturias in northern Spain — the jet was performing a low-altitude display when it suddenly pulled off an evasive manoeuvre. Videos of the incident show the jet turning upside down, trailing black smoke and hurtling towards the sea before swooping away at the last minute. People on San Lorenzo Beach were seen filming the near miss on their phones, with some shouting and screaming in shock as the plane narrowly avoided crashing. In a post on X on Monday, the Spanish Air Force said the jet "performed an evasive manoeuvre when it detected a flock of birds in its path". "This action is part of standard protocol to protect both the pilot and the safety of the public. Our pilots are trained to react in milliseconds to any unforeseen event," it said. More than 300,000 people attended the Gijón Air Festival, making it the largest in annual event's history, according to local media. There were displays by the Spanish Air and Space Force, Search and Rescue, Navy and National Police, among other performances. Just last month, a similar incident occurred at the Aire25 airshow in Murcia in southeastern Spain. A Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon was performing a display when a seagull collided with the jet's canopy. The collision broke the canopy and punctured the windshield, forcing the pilot to end the routine and land immediately, aviation media reported. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at least 270,000 reports of wildlife strikes to aircraft were recorded globally between 2016 and 2021.
Times
22-07-2025
- General
- Times
Captured: moment seagull hits 600mph Typhoon at air show
A photographer has captured the moment a seagull collided with a Spanish fighter jet, shattering its canopy as it was performing aerobatic manoeuvres at an air show. A lesser black-backed gull flew into the path of the Eurofighter Typhoon as the plane was flying at about 600mph at the Aire 25 air show in San Javier in Murcia in June. Javier Alonso de Medina Salguero, an aviation photographer, captured the incident in a four-shot sequence before and after the moment the bird hit the right side of the windscreen. The final shot shows the shattered perspex and the pilot, who ended the flight and returned to land. The bird just before the strike and, below, the moment of impact JAVIER ALONSO DE MEDINA SALGUERO/SWNS JAVIER ALONSO DE MEDINA SALGUERO/SWNS Tens of thousands of birds hit aircraft in flight every year, almost always at low height near airports. The majority cause little damage. Most cases that make the news involve jets that suffer engine failure after their turbines ingest birds. A bird strike began the sequence that brought down a Jeju Air Boeing 737 in Muan, South Korea, in December, killing 179 people. Windshield strikes, which account for almost half of bird collisions with helicopters and about 20 per cent with fixed-wing planes, can be dangerous. Pilots have been killed and badly injured when larger birds have smashed through the windscreen, hitting them in the head and chest at speeds of more than 100mph. The impact energy of a seagull with a jet fighter near the speed of sound is huge, potentially destabilising it in low-altitude manoeuvres. The cost of replacing the canopy can run well into six figures. • Planes are striking more birds, but Detective Dove is on the case The photographer said he was using a Nikon D7500 with a 200-500mm lens when he saw the Eurofighter pull out of the display. 'They reported over the radio that it had hit a seagull and broken the cockpit. Just then, I looked at the photos I had and saw the whole sequence,' he said. 'I was amazed to see the front of the cockpit broken.' The pilot was able to land safely despite the shattered windscreen JAVIER ALONSO DE MEDINA SALGUERO/SWNS King Felipe was attending the show, in which there were displays by Spain's Eagle Patrol, the RAF's Red Arrows and Italy's Frecce Tricolori teams. The jet that hit the bird was from the Spanish air force's 11th wing, based in Moron.
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Terrifying moment seagull strikes £73million Eurofighter shattering its cockpit during airshow
Explosive pictures show the moment a bird shattered the cockpit of a £73million warplane. Aviation photographer Javier Alonso de Medina Salguero captured the scene as a seagull hit a Eurofighter at a Spanish display in June. The images showed the bird soaring just in front of the display plane. A second photo showed a mist of red chunks and feathers sliding off the Eurofighter. Amazingly, Javier didn't notice what he had captured until checking out his pictures later. He explains: 'This happened at San Javier Air Base, on the beach of Santiago de la Ribera, Murcia on June 15. 'I was at the base in the San Javier area, at the site where they took us photographers. We were watching the Eurofighter display when we saw it leave without finishing the display. 'They reported over the radio that it had hit a seagull and broken the cockpit. Just then, I looked at the photos I had and saw the whole sequence. 'When I looked at the photos, I was amazed to see the front of the cockpit broken. 'Luckily, the pilot landed and was unharmed.' Javier used a Nikon D7500 with a Nikon 200-500mm telephoto lens. The incident happened at the Aire25 international air festival held at San Javier Air Base. Last year, a fighter plane was seen on tape apparently close to losing control and flying straight towards a crowd at a Turkish airshow. The aircraft can be seen rocking in the air before the pilot suddenly pulls the nose up just before it reaches the spectators. The terrifying incident happened at the TEKNOFEST airshow in Adana, southern Turkey on October 3 last year, local media has reported. It is understood the near-miss occurred at the end of a demonstration flight by the SoloTurk, Turkey's aircraft acrobatics team and involved a F-16 fighter jet. According to reports, an investigation was launched into the incident with experts examining the aircraft's video recordings and other flight information.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Eurofighter Typhoon Bird Strike: Stunning images capture canopy-shattering impact mid-air, internet's most viral pics inside
Bird strikes are risky for any plane, but they're even more dangerous for fighter jets—especially when they're flying low and making sharp moves near big crowds. Thousands of bird strikes happen to planes every year worldwide, but most aren't caught on camera. However, a Spanish photographer got amazing photos of a Spanish Air Force EF2000 Eurofighter Typhoon hitting a bird during a high-speed air show. This bird strike happened at the Aire 25 air show in Spain in June 2025. Javier Alonso de Medina Salguero was at the edge of the spotter area, taking photos of the Spanish Eagle Patrol Eurofighter demo team, when he snapped a burst of shots. He only posted the photos recently because he's been busy. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category The first picture shows what Salguero, whose work is on the air_spotter7200 Instagram account, said was a Lesser Blacked-Backed gull flying in front of the jet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo In the second photo, you can see the moment right after the gull hits the right side of the Eurofighter's canopy, breaking apart into feathers and bone. Live Events As far as the third shot is concerned, it appears to be a piece of the canopy falling away and a trail of blood, guts and feathers. The fourth photograph is a close-up of the broken forward canopy glazing. Though photographing aviation for years, this was the first time Salguero ever saw a plane being struck by a bird. about the incident and the quality of the images, said Salguero, who was using a Nikon 200mm-500mm lens at the time, said that he was quite surprised about the incident and the quality of shots captured. 'We were watching the exhibition of the Eurofighter when we saw that [it] left without finishing the exhibition. They reported by radio that he had hit a seagull and had broken the dome. Just at that moment I saw the photos I had and I saw the entire sequence,' he said, as quoted by The War Zone. The Eurofighter was from the 11th Wing at Morón, according to the Spanish news outlet Infodefensa. The event celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Eagle Patrol and was attended by Spain's King Felipe VI. The bird hit the jet while it was doing aerobatic moves. The Eurofighter left the air show following the collision and headed to the nearby San Javier Air Base. A team of specialists from the Spanish Air Force repair unit headed to the base to assess the damage, the publication noted. The pilot survived, but crashes caused by bird strikes claimed hundreds of lives, and others have needed rescuing. One of the most well-known cases happened on January 15, 2009, when US Airways Flight 1549 landed safely in the Hudson River after hitting geese.
