Pilot killed when jet crashes during air show for kids

BANGKOK (AFP) – A Thai military air show for children was marred by tragedy Saturday when a fighter jet plunged from the sky and burst into flames, killing the pilot. A Saab Griben fighter jet taking part in the Children’s Day airshow at Thailand’s southern Hat Yai International Airport has been filmed crashing to the ground, with smoke and flames erupting from the spot. Squadron leader Dilokrit Pattavee died when the Jas 39 Gripen fighter jet crashed on a runway at around 9.20am local time while it was taking part in the air show at the Hat Yai International airport, the Bangkok Post reported.
A Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet crashes at Hat Yai International Airport in Thailand while performing at a Children's Day air show, killing the pilot, who failed to eject.