Economic Times: Indian Air Force MiG-21 crashes near Nal in Rajasthan, pilot safe
The pilot ejected and is reportedly safe. Further details are awaited. A CoI will be set up to investigate the cause of the accident.
NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force's MiG-21 crashed Friday near Nal in Rajasthan. The pilot ejected and is reportedly safe.
A Court of Inquiry will be set up to investigate the cause of the accident.
Bikaner SP Pradeep Mohan Sharma said the MIG aircraft crashed in Shobhasar ki Dhani, 12 km from Bikaner city.
IAF spokesperson Group Captain Anupam Banerjee said initial inputs indicated the likely cause as bird hit after take off.
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Update #1: MiG 21 fighter jet crashes near Rajasthan's Nal -- Times of India
Update #2: Indian MiG-21 Bison Crashes Near Pakistani Border -- Sputnik
WNU Editor: It crashed 150 miles from the Pakistan border.
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