Two RAF Pilots Eject From Hawk Training Jet Near RAF Valley

Two Royal Air Force pilots were injured after ejecting from a Hawk T2 training aircraft that crashed shortly after taking off from RAF Valley on Anglesey, Wales, on September 23, 2026.

North Wales Police said the two pilots were being treated for injuries believed to be minor. Authorities also reported that there were no wider injuries at the time of the initial response.

Aircraft Crashed Near Anglesey

The incident occurred in the Pencarnisiog area of Anglesey, close to RAF Valley. Emergency services, including police, firefighters, ambulance crews and air ambulance personnel, attended the scene.

The RAF confirmed that a Hawk T2 aircraft flying from RAF Valley had been involved in an incident near Anglesey. An investigation has been launched, and officials have said further details will be provided as appropriate.

Pilots Successfully Ejected

Both pilots were able to leave the aircraft before it crashed. Images and video circulating after the incident appeared to show two parachutes descending from the aircraft.

Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft experience difficulties shortly after takeoff. However, the precise cause of the incident has not been established, and the investigation remains ongoing.

No Wider Injuries Reported

Authorities said there were no reports of other people being injured in the incident. Police asked members of the public to avoid the area while emergency services dealt with the crash.

The incident remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released a confirmed explanation for what caused the aircraft to crash.

About the Hawk T2

The Hawk T2 is an advanced training aircraft used by the RAF for fast-jet pilot training. RAF Valley is an important training base for pilots preparing to operate frontline aircraft. The Hawk T2 features advanced avionics and systems designed to support modern pilot training.