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MIG 27 Crashes Near Pokhran Range in Rajasthan, Pilot Ejects Safely

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Last Updated: February 12, 2019, 19:53 IST

File photo of an MIG-27 fighter aircraft . (Image: Twitter)

File photo of an MIG-27 fighter aircraft . (Image: Twitter)

A MIG 27 aircraft airborne from Jaisalmer crashed during a routine mission. The pilot, however, was ejected successfully

Jaipur: A MIG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on Tuesday in Eta village in Pokhran tehsil of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, a defence official said.

The pilot, however, was ejected successfully, said Defence spokesperson Col Sombit Ghosh.

"A MIG 27 aircraft airborne from Jaisalmer crashed during a routine mission today evening. Pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident," Ghosh said.

No casualty has been reported so far, and a police team is in touch with the Air Force officials.

first published:February 12, 2019, 19:48 IST
last updated:February 12, 2019, 19:53 IST