13:18 March 17
IAF captain dies in MiG-21 Bison crash
New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) captain A Gupta died after his MiG-21 met with a "fatal accident" on Wednesday morning in Central India, IAF said.
The MiG-21 Bison aircraft was involved in a fatal accident today morning while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.
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"The IAF lost Group Captain A Gupta in the tragic accident. IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident," the Indian Air Force said in a tweet.
The accident happened when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India, an IAF spokesperson said.
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"IAF lost Group Captain A. Gupta in the accident," he said.
With IANS inputs
