Initial reports confirm the pilot successfully deployed the ejection system and survived the impact.

A United States Air Force F-15 fighter jet crashed in western Kuwait during a period of intense regional instability. Footage circulating on X captured the moment the twin-engine aircraft transformed into a fireball before plummeting to the desert floor.
Initial reports confirm the pilot successfully deployed the ejection system and survived the impact. While the exact cause remains unconfirmed, unverified claims have suggested "friendly fire" or mechanical failure as the aircraft fell amidst a backdrop of escalating hostilities across the Gulf.
About F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle remains the US Air Force’s premier air superiority fighter, maintaining a perfect 104-0 combat record into 2026. Military authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the Kuwait loss.
(With inputs from Agencies)
Published: 02 Mar 2026, 11:19 am IST
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