South Korea aerobatic team’s plane CRASHES in Singapore
A SOUTH Korea aerobatic team plane crashed and caught fire while taking off from Changi airport in Singapore.
Fire crews extinguish Black Eagles plane after crash in Singapore
The jet, a T-50B aircraft from the Black Eagles display team, “skidded and crashed into the grass verge at the side of runway 1 and caught fire" during takeoff, according to a statement from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.
The plane had been due to perform in a flying display at the Singapore Airshow.
Emergency services immediately extinguished the fire and the pilot has been treated for light injuries.
The runway has been closed as a result.
This picture from social media shows emergency crews rushing to the scene
The South Korean airforce pictured flying to Singapore for the airshow
Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement: “At around 1324 hours Singapore local time, one aircraft of the Black Eagles aerobatic team from the Republic of Korea Air Force skidded and crashed into the grass verge at the side of Changi Airport’s Runway 1 and caught fire.
“The aircraft was taking off for the flying display programme at the Singapore Airshow 2018.
“Airport Emergency Service responded to the incident immediately and the fire was extinguished.
“The pilot sustained light injuries and is being treated. Runway 1 will be closed until further notice.”