Doomed RAF jet which crashed in fireball near homes was flying without fuel cap

THE fuel cap was left off a £20million RAF jet that caught fire on take off and crashed, investigators have found.

Doomed RAF jet which crashed in fireball near homes was flying without fuel cap

TL;DR

  • A £20 million RAF Hawk T2 jet crashed near RAF Valley after catching fire on take-off.
  • Investigators found that the jet's fuel cap was left off prior to the flight.
  • The two pilots ejected safely, steering the aircraft away from buildings.
  • The missing fuel cap is a significant focus of the investigation, although not confirmed as the cause.
  • The RAF grounded its Hawk fleet, including T2 training jets and T1 Red Arrows, following the incident, resuming flights later.
  • The RAF's Hawk T2 fleet has experienced other issues, with calls for replacement due to engine and support problems.

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