This story is from November 18, 2019

Shripad praises pilots for putting others’ safety first

Shripad praises pilots for putting others’ safety first
Panaji: The quick thinking actions of commanding officer of the White Tigers Captain Mrigank Sheokhand and lieutenent Commander Deepak Yadav continued to draw praise, with Union minister of state for defence Shripad Naik on Sunday lauding the efforts of the two Indian Navy pilots for putting the safety of local residents above their own safety.
The MiG-29KUB aircraft, attached to INS Hansa base in Dabolim, crashed on a rocky plateau near Verna village on Saturday after both pilots guided the flaming jet towards the barren patch of land.

“Brave work done by MiG-29k twin-seater aircraft pilots Capt M Sheokhand and Lt Cdr Deepak Yadav by showing presence of mind and by pointing the aircraft away from the populated areas and ejecting safely. May God give them health and success,” said Naik.
The MiG 29K was flying with several tonnes of fuel when it took off and struck a flock of birds.
While one engine flamed out, the right engine caught fire due to the bird hit.
District Collector Ajit Roy informed reporters that a sub-divisional magistrate had witnessed the stricken aircraft with its engine ablaze. “He told me that he could see that the plane was out of control, but the pilots were still trying to fly the plane,” said Roy.
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