Mig-21 trainer aircraft crashes in Rajasthan, both pilots killed
Jaipur | A twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft, on a training sortie from Uttarlai airbase in Rajasthan, crashed on Thursday evening, killing both pilots, the IAF said.
The aircraft met with an accident near Barmer at 9.10 p.m. and both pilots sustained fatal injuries, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a tweet.
IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 28, 2022
The IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families, it said, adding that a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
The aircraft had took off from Uttarlai airbase and crashed near Bhimda village.
An @IAF_MCC MiG-21 crash in Barmer, Rajasthan. Condition of the pilot is reported to be critically injured.
Don’t understand why this Flying coffin is still operational just to show Squadron strength. We are losing our high caliber HR assets. pic.twitter.com/MJTcrKq4yw— Oxomiya Jiyori ?? (@SouleFacts) July 28, 2022
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reportedly spoken with the Air Force chief to seek details regarding the incident.
IANS
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