Two deaths confirmed in French jet crash

The death of a second person was confirmed following the crash of a French military Mirage 2000D fighter jet in Meurthe-et-Moselle. The Metz prosecutor's office stated on Thursday, October 22, that elements discovered at the accident site allow confirmation of two deaths, though these findings must be confirmed by ongoing DNA analyses for identification purposes.

Second body found at crash site

A second body was found on Thursday near the crash site, which occurred on Tuesday evening. The aircraft was carrying a 27-year-old pilot, whose body had already been discovered, and a 44-year-old navigator.

Occupants did not survive the crash

The prosecutor's office confirmed the death of the second occupant of the Mirage 2000D, which was conducting a training mission when it crashed near Nancy on Tuesday evening. The pilot, aged 27, and his navigator, aged 44, did not have time to eject before hitting the ground.

Crash under investigation

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the crash, which has raised questions about the safety of military training flights in the region. The aircraft was part of the French Air Force's fleet, known for its use in both training and combat roles.