The plane, an F-18, was in training for a showcase flyover. The pilot was able to activate the ejector seat a few seconds before the crash.
He was hospitalized with injuries to his hands and legs, and his life was not in danger. Photos of the plane crashing and turning into a fireball were posted on social media. Apart from the plane, which was completely destroyed, there was no further damage from the crash in the Spanish city of Zaragoza. The plane hit the runway.