MiG-27 crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safe

A MiG-27 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan`s Barmer district today, but the pilot ejected safely.

Jaipur: A MiG-27 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan`s Barmer district Tuesday, but the pilot ejected safely.
The aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it crashed near Allawani Ki Dhani after taking off from Uttarlai airbase, defence spokesperson S D Goswamy said.
The pilot baled out safely, he said.
A Court of Enquiry has been ordered into the crash, the spokesperson added.

PTI

Zee News App: Read latest news of India and world, bollywood news, business updates, cricket scores, etc. Download the Zee news app now to keep up with daily breaking news and live news event coverage.