IAF’S MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crashes In Punjab

A Mig-29 Fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed on Friday morning near Jalandhar in Punjab. IAF issued a statement: “On May 08 at 1045h, one MiG-29 aircraft airborne on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar met with an accident. The aircraft had developed a technical snag and the pilot ejected safely as he was unable to control the aircraft.”

 

 

 

 

 

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A MiG-29 interceptor of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a training mission near Punjab’s Jalandhar today. The pilot ejected safely. He was soon taken away in a rescue helicopter. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of accident. #indianairforce #iaf #armylover #indianarmy #jaihind #armedforces #indianarmylovers #trending #armylover

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The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely. Local people gave timely assistance to the pilot and he was then rescued by a helicopter. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The villagers of Hoshiyarpur immediately rescued IAF Pilot who fell on ground after safely ejecting mid air from crashed MiG-29 Aircraft. A MiG-29 interceptor of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a training mission near Punjab’s Jalandhar today. The pilot ejected safely. He was soon taken away in a rescue helicopter. #sikhi #india #indianarmy #indianarmylovers #iaf #indianairforce #punjab #salutetoservice #salute #armybrat

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A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident. 

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In September 2019, MiG-29 Trainer aircraft had crashed in Madhya Pradesh. Last year, a total of 12 aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed claiming the lives of at least 20 military personnel.