IAF Mig-29 aircraft near Jalandhar meets with accident

The aircraft had developed a technical snag and the pilot ejected safely as he was unable to control the aircraft.

IAF Mig-29 aircraft near Jalandhar meets with accident
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident. Image Credit: Twitter (@NewsBaba4)
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On 08 May 20, at 1045h, one Mig-29 aircraft airborne on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar met with an accident. The aircraft had developed a technical snag and the pilot ejected safely as he was unable to control the aircraft. The pilot has been rescued by a helicopter. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident.

(With Inputs from PIB)

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