Two Patrouille de France Jets Collide During Training in Saint-Dizier

All three individuals aboard ejected safely, with one sustaining injuries, as investigations into the incident continue.

Two Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France collided mid-air during a scheduled training exercise near Saint-Dizier, France, on March 25, 2025.
Both pilots and a passenger ejected safely and were found conscious, though one individual suffered multiple injuries.
One plane crashed into a silo, causing a fire, while the other landed in a canal; no civilian casualties have been reported.
Emergency services were mobilized immediately, and the cause of the collision is currently under investigation.
The Patrouille de France, a renowned French Air Force aerobatic team, has faced heightened scrutiny following this and other recent aviation incidents.