An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Barmer on Monday evening. The pilot ejected safely and there have been no reports of casualties. A video circulating on social media showed the jet engulfed in flames after the crash.
According to an IAF statement, the MiG-29 was on a routine night training mission when it experienced a critical technical failure. “During a routine night training mission in the Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered,” the IAF said.
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