RAF Hawk crash, Valley, Anglesey. (1 Viewer)

[Airframes]

A RAF Hawk trainer has crashed on take-off at RAF Valley, Anglesey, UK.
Both crew ejected.
Due to poor 'net connection, I'm unable to access further details at the moment.

 

[rochie]

From the BBC

September 2026, 14:06 BST
Updated 2 minutes ago
Two pilots ejected and parachuted out of their plane before a crash involving an RAF training aircraft.

North Wales Police said the pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk aircraft were being treated for minor injuries following the incident in the Pencarnisiog area of Anglesey.

The force said helicopters from the Coastguard and the Wales Air Ambulance were at the scene close to RAF Valley on the island.

"Two pilots are being treated for what are thought to be minor injuries and at this stage there are no reports of any wider damage or injuries," it said.

"Please avoid the area until further notice."

The Ministry of Defence has been asked to comment.

The Royal Air Force said: "An incident involving an RAF T2 Hawk aircraft, flying out of RAF Valley.

"An investigation is under way and we will not comment further at this time."

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Karl.
Just seen the BBC article, which shows wreckage being doused by fire crews, near a caravan, and the tail section only a few feet from another caravan, so a very lucky escape for those on the ground.
There's an image on "The Telegraph" on-line showing two parachute canopies descending, but 'net connection prevented me from seeing more.
Obviously speculation, but perhaps engine failure on take off, or severe bird strike ?
BTW, it was a Hawk T2 aircraft.

 

[buffnut453]

Here's a video if you're on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EarEaAyPh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Glad the crew banged out and lucky there were apparently no casualties on the ground. Could've been a LOT worse.

 

[Airframes]

Same video is on the latest BBC News release, showing the "porpoising" before the ejection. An eyewitness report mentions a fire immediately after take off, which appeared to extinguish as the aircraft gained altitude, followed by the pitching then the ejection/crash sequence.

 

[Gnomey]

Glad to hear both pilots are ok!