A plane crashed into the sea in front of horrified spectators at a French air show today, according to local reports.
A rescue operation is currently underway to rescue the pilot, whose fate is unknown, following the incident at the Patrouille de France show, Le Figaro reported.
A shocking video shared on social media appears to show the aircraft crashing into the sea amidst several vessels, which narrowly manage to be hit.
The air show took place off the coast of Le Lavandou, near Saint Tropez in south-eastern France.
A plane crashed into the sea in front of horrified spectators at a French air show today, according to a local report.
A shocking video shared on social media appears to show the aircraft crashing into the sea amidst several vessels, which barely manage to be hit.
Firefighters are currently on scene and the show has been halted while the search for the pilot continues.
Firefighters are currently on site and the show has been suspended while the search for the pilot continues, the local port authority confirmed.
The pilot is believed to have failed to exit the plane in the crash, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. local time.
The aircraft involved was reported to be a Fouga Magister private jet that was used in the French Air Force between 1964 and 1980.
The Patrouille de France is a public air display organised to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Provence landings during World War II.
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