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Setback for Indian Air Force; MiG-21 aircraft crashes during training mission, pilot killed

New Delhi: In a major setback for Indian Air Force, a MiG-21 aircraft crashed during during training mission leaving the pilot dead.

GNN Web Desk
Published 4 years ago on Mar 17th 2021, 11:25 pm
By Web Desk

According to details, the accident occurred early morning when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase.

The deceased pilot has been identified as Captain A Gupta.

Shortly after the incident, Indian Air Force released a statement saying,

"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."

An inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.

 

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