Recovery of F-16 Fighter Jet from 967 m Depth

Our team successfully completed the deep-sea recovery of an F-16 Block 52 fighter jet that had crashed south of Crete due to mechanical failure. The aircraft had sunk to a depth of 967 meters and was retrieved using advanced ROV systems and heavy-lift equipment. 

Ahead of the operation, our Engineering Division undertook extensive preparation and technical planning to define the recovery approach, evaluate equipment parameters, and ensure safe execution. The jet was eventually hoisted to the surface in near-intact condition—marking a historic milestone, as it was the first recovery of its kind from such depth.