French Mirage 2000D crashes, killing one and leaving one missing

A French Air and Space Force Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashed near Rogeville in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of northeastern France, according to an official statement from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces.

Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the fighter belonged to the Nancy-Ochey 133rd Air Base and crashed while returning to base after completing a training mission.

The aircraft was carrying two crew members: a pilot and a weapon systems officer. One crew member’s body was found during an emergency response involving military and civilian search-and-rescue teams. Authorities are working to identify the service member. The other crew member is considered missing, and the search is continuing.