A MiG-29 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Barmer in Rajasthan on Monday night. The aircraft was on a routine night training mission when it encountered a critical technical defect, leading to the crash.
Rajasthan: IAF fighter plane crashes in Barmer, pilot safe pic.twitter.com/TMxnAhJAP2
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The pilot, who acted swiftly, managed to eject safely before the aircraft went down. Fortunately, no loss of life or damage to property on the ground has been reported.
Official Statement
In a statement posted on X, the Indian Air Force confirmed the incident: “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.”
The IAF has ordered a Court of Inquiry to investigate the exact cause of the crash and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
