Jaipur, September 2: An IAF MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer on Monday. Fortunately, the pilot is said to have ejected safely and no casualties have been reported.
A video surfaced on social media platform which showed the jet engulfed in fire after it collapsed.
Rajasthan: IAF fighter plane crashes in Barmer, pilot safe pic.twitter.com/TMxnAhJAP2
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The Mig-29 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) that crashed on Monday evening was on a routine training mission.
Breaking : Mig-29 fighter jet of @IAF_MCC crashed near #Barmer due to technical defect. Pilot is safe
No loss of life or material on ground reported. pic.twitter.com/6aCEiBkWOd
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The jet reportedly encountered a serious technical snag, the IAF said.
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
“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,” read the IAF statement.
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