Chinese pilots are considered to be among the most heroic military men. As air messengers, they defend the sacred realm of the country's airspace. However, one may wonder if a pilot would face liability if they accidentally caused the plane to crash while on dutyActually, the answer is no. The value of a fighter is in the billions, and it is difficult for the pilot to personally bear such a huge compensation.
In addition, considering the value of the pilot itself compared to the value of the aircraft, it can be said that the value of the pilot is much more than that of the aircraft. A good pilot needs to go through more than 2000 hours of flight training to become an ace pilot. The state has invested a lot of manpower, material and financial resources to train pilots, so the value of pilots and aircraft cannot be simply equal.
Of course, if the pilot fails the aircraft during the mission, successfully ejects and escapes, saving his own life, this will be considered the best result. However, the state will not give up lightly, but will conduct a full investigation into the incident and finally determine responsibility. If the accident is caused by the pilot's human actions, the pilot may face penalties and a no-fly.
For pilots, losing an aircraft is as painful as losing a loved one. In this case, the pilot's suffering may even outweigh what any monetary compensation can compensate. As a military member, especially one responsible for the nation's vital assets, honor is paramount. Flying is not just a job for pilots, it's a commitment of life.
If a pilot is punished, it is more touching to his heart than a monetary punishment. Of course, if the investigation finds that the crash of the plane was due to the pilot's personal problems or subjective will, then he could face very serious consequences, even imprisonment.
Back in 1981, a Soviet pilot abandoned his plane in the face of a minor engine failure and did not observe his surroundings while parachuting, which caused the plane to crash and kill dozens of people**, and the pilot was eventually sentenced to death. Therefore, the cause of the plane crash will definitely be thoroughly investigated. Within reason, pilots can be safe and sound, but their actions cannot be tolerated if they pose a threat to the state.