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IAF MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during a training mission in Punjab

Russian Aviaton » Friday May 8, 2020 10:55 MSK
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A MiG-29 interceptor of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a training mission near Punjab's Jalandhar today. The pilot ejected safely. He was soon taken away in a rescue helicopter, the IAF said in a statement.

"The aircraft had developed a technical snag and the pilot ejected safely as he was unable to control the aircraft. The pilot has been rescued by a helicopter. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of accident," the IAF said.