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President Baka András visits pilot injured in Gripen crash
Hungarian President Baka András visited an army captain at the Honvéd Hospital on Wednesday, August 26, following a JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet crash near Szolnok. The pilot was injured during a pair exercise on Monday when the aircraft malfunctioned.
The pilot successfully ejected from the jet, which subsequently landed within the Szolnok military base, avoiding populated areas. Officials credited the pilot's training and quick decision-making for preventing damage to civilian infrastructure.
The captain underwent successful surgery on Tuesday for a spinal injury. Medical professionals expect a full recovery, and the pilot is anticipated to continue rehabilitation at home in the near future.
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Baka András · Honvéd Hospital · Hungarian Defence Forces · Szolnok · Sándor Palace
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- [● 3 SOURCES] President Baka András visited the injured pilot at the Honvéd Hospital on August 26. www.origo.hu · szeged365.hu
- [● 3 SOURCES] A JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet malfunctioned during a pair exercise near Szolnok on Monday morning. www.origo.hu · szeged365.hu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The pilot underwent surgery for a spinal injury and is expected to undergo rehabilitation at home. www.origo.hu · szeged365.hu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The pilot ejected and the aircraft landed within the Szolnok military base, avoiding residential areas. www.origo.hu · szeged365.hu