Another MiG jet of Indian Air Force crashes in Rajasthan

It may be recalled that earlier a MiG-27 fighter aircraft of the IAF had also crashed in a residential area in Rajasthan's Jodhpur district on June 13 last. Though the pilot was safe, reports said some people suffered injuries on the ground

Arnima Dwivedi
Published on: 10 Sep 2016 11:08 AM GMT
Another MiG jet of Indian Air Force crashes in Rajasthan
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Barmer: A MiG-21 trainer jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Barmer district of Rajasthan on Saturday.

There was no loss of life or property reported from the crash site. The plan was being flown by two pilots and both were safely evacuated from it after the crash, said IAF officials.

According to the officials, the Indian Air Force has ordered an investigation into the crash.

It may be recalled that earlier a MiG-27 fighter aircraft of the IAF had also crashed in a residential area in Rajasthan's Jodhpur district on June 13 last. Though the pilot was safe, reports said some people suffered injuries on the ground.

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Arnima Dwivedi

Arnima Dwivedi

A journalist, presently working as a sub-editor with newstrack.com. I love exploring new genres of humans and humanity.

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