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Court of inquiry ordered in IAF's MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crash

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Published : Aug 25, 2021, 6:21 PM IST

Updated : Aug 25, 2021, 7:33 PM IST

IAF's MIG 21 Bison crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safe
IAF's MIG 21 Bison crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safe

18:20 August 25

Barmer (Rajasthan): A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause after a MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer during a training sortie on Wednesday.

According to Indian Air Force (IAF), the aircraft experienced a technical malfunction after takeoff at around 5:30 pm.

"At around 5:30 pm today, an IAF MiG-21 Bison aircraft airborne for a training sortie in the western sector, experienced a technical malfunction after take off. The pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause," IAF tweeted.

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Further details are awaited.  

(ANI)

Last Updated :Aug 25, 2021, 7:33 PM IST
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