In-Flight Photos Tied to 2021 Korean Jet Collision, Audit Finds
A December 2021 midair collision between two South Korean Air Force F-15Ks was linked to pilots taking photos and filming during the mission; as they tried to regain separation, one aircraft pulled up and the lead plane was clipped, causing damage exceeding $600,000. The audit found the air force partly responsible for lax in-flight photography rules; the wingman was ordered to pay one-tenth of the bill and has since left the military, with no injuries reported.