Hoshiarpur: An Indian Air Force (IAF) plane reportedly crashes into a field in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. According to reports, the pilot ejected to safety and is expected to have landed safely.
IAF MiG-29 fighter jet crashes in Punjab, pilot safe
IAF planes crashes in Punjab
11:46 May 08
IAF MiG-29 fighter jet crashes in Punjab, pilot safe
IAF MiG-29 fighter jet crashes in Punjab, pilot safe
According to reports, MiG-29 aircraft airborne which was on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar met with an accident. The aircraft had reportedly developed a technical snag. The pilot has been subsequently rescued by a helicopter.
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"A MiG-29 fighter aircraft crashed today near Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. The pilot managed to eject safely," IAF official said.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of accident. More details awaited.
Last Updated : May 8, 2020, 1:33 PM IST