Thunder over Michigan MiG-23 crash

[MARU 5137]

The pilot was Dan Filer who is Pete Fleischmann's friend and owner of several fighter jets including a MiG-23. 

Both the Pilot and passenger ejected safely. Thank Goodness

No injuries on ground. but damage to some property.

 

https://eu.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/13/fighter-jet-crash-ypsilanti-willow-run-thunder-over-michigan-air-show/70585564007/

Photos shows officials doing their bit. One photo shows the MiG  23  just before it crashes on the ground.

https://eu.freep.com/picture-gallery/news/local/michigan/2023/08/13/plane-crashes-thunder-over-michigan-air-show-willow-run-airport-ypsilanti/8349703001/

 

Good to know , no one was killed , and  glad that Dan and his Co- pilot are safe.

[Martinnfb]

MiG-23's last mission. Speedy recovery for the airmen. Thank you for sharing Maru.

[Clunkmeister]

Glad they made out safely. You can’t argue with Russian bang seats. They’re still among, if not the best in the world.

A Mig-23?  Umm, no.