Event Brief
F-15D collision over Negev left pilot without right wing
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: On May 1, 1983, during dissimilar air combat training over the Negev Desert, an Israeli Air Force two-seat F-15D collided with an A-4 Skyhawk. The F-15 pitched down and began to roll, and pilot Zivi Nedivi did not realize his right wing was gone until after landing at about 250 knots.
WHO: Zivi Nedivi; Israeli Air Force
WHAT: An Israeli Air Force F-15D collided with an A-4 Skyhawk during training, leaving the F-15 with its right wing nearly lost and the pilot landing without realizing the damage until after.
WHEN: May 1, 1983
WHERE: Negev Desert, Israel
WHY: The collision occurred during dissimilar air combat training.
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