Stolen Cessna flies toward nuclear plant, prompting Hungarian Gripen scramble

On August 29, 2026, Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighters were scrambled following the unauthorized flight of a Cessna aircraft. The stolen Cessna was heading towards the Paks Nuclear Power Plant located in Hungary. Initial reports indicate that the incident occurred during the morning hours and prompted an immediate response from the Hungarian military. Two Gripen fighter jets were deployed to intercept the rogue aircraft. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft and the pilot’s intentions at this time.