Aircraft type
Northrop F-5 accidents and incidents
Occurrences involving a Northrop F-5, with variants merged.
4 records from 1981 to 2020, 3 of them fatal. Most often in China.
Occurrences44 accidents · 0 incidents · 3 mapped
Fatal occurrences3Fatality total known for 4 of 4
Reported fatalities68Plus 0 serious injuries reported
Years1981–202022 Sept 1981 – 29 Oct 2020
By year
Airports most often reported
| Airport | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno-Stead Airport (RTS) | 25.0% | 0 | 0 |
Countries
| Country | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 25.0% | 1 | 1 | |
| Spain | 25.0% | 1 | 1 | |
| Turkey | 25.0% | 1 | 66 | |
| United States | 25.0% | 0 | 0 |
Deadliest occurrences
| Occurrence | Date | Total fatalities | Location | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancarköy air disaster | 22 Sept 1981 | 66 | Babaeski Kırklareli, Turkey | 1 |
| 2020 Republic of China Air Force F-5E fighter crash | 29 Oct 2020 | 1 | Sea area 1 nautical mile north of Chihhang Air Base, Taitung County, Republic of China | 1 |
| 2012 Spanish Air Force Northrop F-5 crash | 2 Nov 2012 | 1 | Talavera la Real, Extremadura, Spain | 1 |
All occurrences
Showing 4 of 4, newest first
- 2020 Republic of China Air Force F-5E fighter crash
29 Oct 2020 · Sea area 1 nautical mile north of Chihhang Air Base, Taitung County, Republic of China · 1 fatal · not on the map
- WPR20CA286 · Northrop F5 EShow on map
24 Aug 2020 · Reno, NV, United States
- 2012 Spanish Air Force Northrop F-5 crashShow on map
2 Nov 2012 · Talavera la Real, Extremadura, Spain · 1 fatal
- Pancarköy air disasterShow on map
22 Sept 1981 · Babaeski Kırklareli, Turkey · 66 fatal