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Breaking: Malaysian F-18 Hornet Fighter Jet Crashes At Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

A major accident occurred on Thursday night when a Royal Malaysian Air Force F-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. The incident happened during night operations on the airport runway, creating panic among locals and aviation authorities.According to reports, this crash adds to a troubling pattern, as six U.S.-made F-18 fighter jets have already met with accidents in the past ten months across different regions. The repeated mishaps are raising serious concerns about the safety and reliability of these aircraft.At present, no official confirmation has been given about the condition of the two pilots who were on board during the accident. Search and rescue operations are underway, and the authorities have cordoned off the site to secure the wreckage and gather evidence.Eyewitnesses have shared video footage of the crash, which is currently circulating on social media and raising widespread alarm. Aviation experts suggest that a technical fault or pilot error could be possible reasons behind the tragedy, but investigations are still ongoing.The Malaysian Air Force and government are expected to issue an official statement soon, addressing the cause and future safety measures

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