In the 2pm incident, the KAI KT-1B Woongbi planes were said to have grazed each other before crashing. Plumes of smoke were seen in the crash site near the Langkawi International Airport.
One of the pilots is seen on a stretcher after being rescued by firemen following the crash in Langkawi. Photo by Fire and Rescue Services Department
The pilots of both planes landed safely on their parachutes after ejecting from the planes. They were located by Fire and Rescue Services Depratment staff and rushed to the Langkawi Hospital.
The wreckage of the planes were found scattered over a wide forested area at the edge of the airport. One of the planes' seat was found near to a house.
An eyewitness, Markus Chong, said he saw two pilots ejected before the planes crashed.
“Two in mid-air collision from Jupiter Aerobatic Team. Both pilots ejected. Hopefully no injuries on ground,” he posted on Facebook.
It is learnt that all practices and aerial displays were halted immediately as search and rescue helicopters were deployed to find the missing pilots.
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