Moment fighter jet bursts into flames and crashes during take off

This is the terrifying moment a fighter jet burst into flames and crashed seconds after take-off.

Footage shows the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet roaring down the runway with flames trailing behind it at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan, Malaysia just moments before its engines exploded.

The two pilots on board were reportedly ejected from the plane just moments before it crashed on Thursday night.

Police confirmed that both pilots were immediately rushed to Tengku Ampuam Afzan Hospital for medical examination.

The Boeing jet is operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

Moment fighter jet bursts into flames and crashes during take off

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