Pilot dies as Thai fighter jet crashes in Children's Day air show

A Thai air force fighter jet has crashed at an air show during the country's Children's Day, killing the pilot.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017 - 10:46

A Thai air force fighter jet has crashed at an air show during the country's Children's Day, killing the pilot.

Amateur video footage shows the JAS 39 Gripen over the Hat Yai air base in southern Thailand suddenly losing altitude and crashing in a ball of fire away from spectators.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Hat Yai air base Place: southern Thailand Person: Deputy government spokesman Person: Werachon Sukondhapatipakerachon Person: prime minister Person: Prayuth Chan-ocha Event: Children's Day Organisation: Ministry of Defence Organisation: AP

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