The incident befell throughout a routine evening coaching mission in Barmer sector.
A fighter plane, MiG-29 fighter jet, of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Barmer district of Rajasthan on Monday evening, police mentioned. The incident occurred after the IAF MiG-29 encountered a essential technical snag throughout a routine evening coaching mission in Barmer sector. According to preliminary info, the pilot is safe, Superintendent of Police Narendra Meena mentioned.
“During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered,” Indian Air Force tweeted.
During a routine evening coaching mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a essential technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no lack of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) September 2, 2024
