Accident with a military aircraft of the type JAS 39 north of Kallinge, Blekinge county

During instrument training in a JAS 39 the pilot reported a bird collision and requested to land. Shortly thereafter the pilot instead left the aircraft. He managed to land with a parachute without any serious injuries. The aircraft crashed in the woods and was completely destroyed. A ground fire broke out in connection with the accident, but could be extinguished by one military helicopter.