4 Su-22 military aircraft crashes around the world.
The Su-22 is an attack aircraft used by many countries such as Syria, Yemen, Iran, Vietnam, etc. However, this type of aircraft has also been involved in many accidents.
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On October 5, 2009A Yemeni Air Force Su-22 Fitter-C crashed while conducting airstrikes against Houthi rebels in the north of the country. The Yemeni government claimed the crash was due to a technical problem, while the rebels asserted that the plane was shot down.
On July 20, 2011,A Yemeni Air Force Su-22UM crashed when an engine malfunctioned during takeoff, causing the aircraft to skid off the runway and catch fire. Both pilots survived but sustained serious injuries.
On February 19, 2013A Yemeni Air Force Su-22M-4 crashed into a building near "Change Square" in the capital Sanaa. At least 12 people, including the pilot, were killed and many others injured in the incident. According to the Yemen Times, the aircraft was on a training mission when the accident occurred.
On November 11, 2017,An Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Su-22 fighter jet crashed near the southern city of Sarvestan. According to the Iranian Air Force's Public Relations Department, the aircraft crashed during a training exercise, resulting in the pilot's death. However, the department did not disclose further details about the cause of the incident. According to Tasnim News Agency, a technical malfunction may have been the primary reason for the Su-22 crash.
