A Chinese-made F-7 fighter belonging to the Namibian Defense Forces was severely damaged last weekend when it landed on the runway of the airport near the northern city of Ondangwa.
The accident occurred after the plane landed normally, but its parachute, which works to curb its speed, did not open, which led to the accident.
Pictures and videos circulating online show the plane overturning and crashing into the airport fence.
According to the “Roseki Aruji” website, which specializes in weapons, the Chinese-origin fighter suffered very severe damage, and it is not expected that it could be repaired again.
It is worth noting that the pilot was not seriously injured, but was taken to the hospital for the necessary medical examinations.
Investigations were launched immediately after the accident, with the aim of ascertaining the real reasons behind the failure of the plane’s canopy to open.
It is worth noting that military experts consider the Chinese F-7 fighter a copy of the Russian MiG-21 fighter.