Finnish Air Force Hornet crash caused by pilot error during "wheelbarrow" aerobatic maneuver
The Finnish Air Force has concluded its investigation into the May 2025 crash of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet near Rovaniemi, attributing the accident to an incorrectly executed wheelbarrow aerobatic maneuver during airshow training. The pilot ejected safely but sustained minor injuries, while the aircraft was destroyed upon impact.