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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

MiG crashes near Raikot, pilot ejects safely


A MIG 21 aircraft of IAF crashed near Raikot about 10 kms South of  Halwara air base on June 15, 2010 at about 11:25 hrs.  The pilot who got airborne for routine flying training sortie ejected safely.  There is no reported damage to civil property or life.  A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate into the cause of the accident. (IAF Release)