A MiG 21 crashed in Rajasthan lately killing three individuals, though the pilot had ejected safely. Keeping in consideration of the continual crashes of MiG fighter planes, the IAF has grounded all of the MiG 21 planes.
A senior official was quoted by ANI saying, “The MiG 21 fleet has been grounded till the investigation is carried out and reasons for the crash are ascertained.” This resolution was taken after the crash on May 8.
Meanwhile, the investigation into the matter is underway and authorities are attempting to pinpoint the explanation behind these steady MiG 21 crashes. This is considered the twelfth IAF crash this yr alone. In the final 60 years over 400 MiG-21 fighter planes have crashed.
The Air Force has ordered an inquiry into the incident to determine the reason for the crash.
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On May 8, the plane was on a routine sortie when the crash erupted. The Indian Air Force shared a press release, sharing particulars of the incident and guaranteed of an investigation into the matter. There are solely three MiG 21 squadrons working within the IAF and all of them shall be phased out by the start of 2025.
