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Jet Ejections That Made Aviation History

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Harrier GR9A Crash Lands In Afghanistan

Harrier G9
Alan Wilson

In 2009, the UK’s GRF 7/9 force sustained its first major accident while stationed in Afghanistan during one of the top jet ejections in history. The GRF 7/9 force was comprised of both Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy Joint Force Harrier (JFH) organization with the intention of supporting the International Security Assistance Force. This unit helped to maintain the safety of ground personnel in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

The accident occurred when the landing equipment did not deploy, and the Harrier GR9A was sent skidding down the runway. The pilot ejected himself just moments before the Harrier was engulfed in flames. He suffered only minor injuries, and it was not suspected the accident was a result of any kind of enemy interference.