Agra: The Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district on Monday. The incident took place near Songa village. The pilot reportedly ejected safely.
The video of the incident also surfaced online. The plane had reportedly taken off from Adampur in Punjab and was en route to Agra for an exercise when the incident happened.
Here Is The Video Of The Incident:
IAF Jet crash in UP
A video of the fighter jet hurling towards the ground also surfaced online.
Here's The Video:
IAF Mig -29
Pilot Ejects Safely From The Fighter Jet:
Pilot Ejects Safely
A court of inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
"A MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Agra during a routine training sortie today, after encountering a system malfunction. The pilot manoeuvered the aircraft to ensure no damage to life or property on ground, before ejecting safely. An enquiry has been ordered by the IAF, to ascertain the cause of the accident," the IAF said in an official statement.