New Delhi. A MiG-29 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in a village field near Agra today. As soon as the plane hit the ground, it caught fire. Fortunately, both the pilots jumped before the plane hit the ground, which saved their lives. An investigation has been ordered by the Air Force to find out the cause of the accident. As soon as information about the plane crash was received, army officials from Agra Cantt reached the spot. According to the Air Force, this aircraft had taken off from Adampur airbase in Punjab. The aircraft crashed during a routine training flight.
VIDEO | Indian Air Force’s MiG-29 fighter jet, which took off from Adampur in Punjab, crashes near Agra. The pilot and co-pilot ejected safely from the plane. Details awaited.
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Giving information in this regard on behalf of the Indian Air Force, it has been said that before safely exiting the aircraft, the pilot and co-pilot ensured that the aircraft does not crash in a populated area, causing harm to anyone’s life or property. Arrived. Both the pilots displayed bravery and wisdom as they took the plane towards the fields and then jumped from the plane. An investigation has been ordered by the Air Force to find out why this accident occurred.
A MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Agra during a routine training sortie today, after encountering a system malfunction. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft to ensure no damage to life or property on ground, before ejecting safely.
An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF,…
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The video of this plane crash has also surfaced. It can be seen that the plane is seen burning after falling on the ground. As soon as the plane crashed there was a very loud noise. Hearing the sound, the people of the village ran towards the spot. Earlier in September this year, a MiG-29 fighter plane had crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan due to a technical fault. In that accident also, the pilot had saved his life by jumping from the plane. MiG-29 fighter planes were inducted into the Indian Army in 1987.
