Indian Air Force fighter MiG 27 jet crashes in Rajasthan
The pilot of the Indian MiG 27, which was on a routine mission, managed to eject safely before the aircraft crashed in Rajasthan.
By Web Desk
March 31, 2019
NEW DELHI:An Indian aircraft crashed in Rajasthan state on Sunday, local media reported.
ANI news agency said the a MiG-27 UPG aircraft which got airborne from Utarlai Air Force base experienced engine problems leading to a crash about 120 km south of Jodhpur.
The pilot of the aircraft, which was on a routine mission, managed to eject safely.
According to the Indian Air Force, a court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of accident.
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