Two South Korean fighter jets collided during flight in an incident that investigators have attributed to pilot distraction, according to a military report released recently.

The collision occurred when one of the pilots was taking photographs while operating the aircraft, the investigation found. The distraction led to the mid-air contact between the two military jets.

Following the incident, the South Korean military has taken disciplinary action against the pilot responsible for the collision. The pilot has been fined thousands of dollars to cover the costs of repairing the damaged aircraft.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about pilot attention and safety protocols during military flight operations. Military aviation requires strict adherence to operational procedures, with any deviation potentially resulting in serious consequences.

The South Korean military has not released additional details about the extent of damage to the aircraft or whether both jets were able to land safely following the collision. The investigation appears to have concluded with the determination that pilot distraction was the primary cause of the incident.