IAF Group commander killed in fatal MiG-21 aircraft crash
First Published: 17th March, 2021 15:59 IST
A pilot of Indian Air Force (IAF) was killed after his MiG-21 Bison aircraft was involved in a “fatal accident” on Wednesday morning, said the Indian Air Force. The accident
A pilot of Indian Air Force (IAF) was killed after his MiG-21 Bison aircraft was involved in a “fatal accident” on Wednesday morning, said the Indian Air Force.
The accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India.
“A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India. The IAF lost Group Captain A Gupta in the tragic accident. IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members,” the Indian Air Force said.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident, the IAF said.
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