Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, 3 villagers killed, pilot safe
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Jaipur | Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 crashed in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district on Monday, killing three villagers on the spot, the IAF said in a statement.
It was a single-seater aircraft which took off from Suratgarh air base. After a few minutes, a technical snag was reported by the pilot who ejected safely.
According to local police officials, the pilot has been airlifted.
However, three villagers reportedly died in the incident.
When the incident took place, three women and a man were on the roof of their house in a village.
Three persons died on the spot.
Confirming the incident, IAF tweeted, “A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries.
The accident has unfortunately led to the loss of three lives on ground.
The IAF regrets this loss and offers its deepest condolences to the bereaved families.https://t.co/2qcCldHSgU— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 8, 2023
An inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident.”
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(Inputs: IANS)
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