In a shocking incident, an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan on monday , resulting in the unfortunate demise of three civilians. The incident occurred at around morning hours, sending shockwaves through the local neighbourhood.
According to sources, the fighter jet took off from the Suratgarh airbase and was on a routine training mission when it crashed in an open field. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, and a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the matter.
A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries.
An inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident.— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 8, 2023
The pilot carefully crashed landed the plane on the outskirts of the village in an effort to prevent any human losses. Over 2000 people have gathered near the crash site, and authorities are working to keep the peace and maintain law and order.