IAF's MiG-29 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejected safely
Jaipur/IBNS: An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer during a routine night training mission.
The pilot of the fighter jet ejected safely.
The Air Force said the jet suffered a "critical technical snag".
Air Force fighter plane MiG 29 becomes victim of accident in #Barmer, #Rajasthan . pilot safe.#India pic.twitter.com/TfKMS6tL57
— Sanjeev 🇮🇳 (@sun4shiva) September 2, 2024
"During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered," the Air Force posted on X.
During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) September 2, 2024
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