(UTV|COLOMBO) AF MiG-21 fighter jet crash: It was not immediately known if the pilot ejected safely.
A MIG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Patta Jatian village in Jawali area of Kangra district Wednesday. Superintendent of Police, Kangra, Santosh Patial confirmed that the aircraft crashed at around 1.30 pm. According to reports, the MiG 21 aircraft took off from the Pathankot Air Base. Visuals from the scene of the crash show part of the aircraft burning. There are no details available on what happened to the pilot.
“There was a pilot in the plane, details are awaited on whether he ejected safely,” the SP said. More details are awaited.
Today’s crash is the second for the Indian Air Force fighter jet model — MiG 21 — in the last two months.
IAF MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Kangra: Villagers gather around the crash site.
IAF MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Kangra: Rescue operations are underway, but there’s still no news about the pilot.
IAF MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Kangra: A chopper arrives for the rescue operation.
