Barmer : A fighter plane crashed in Barmer district of Rajasthan on Monday night. This fighter plane is said to be the MiG-29 aircraft of the Air Force. The incident took place near Branda village near Barmer district. The pilot is safe in the accident. A statement has come from the Air Force regarding this matter, in which the plane crash has been confirmed.
During a routine night training mission in 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.
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The Air Force posted on social media that ‘During a routine night training mission in the Barmer sector, the IAF MiG-29 suffered a serious technical fault. Due to which the pilot was forced to eject. The pilot is safe and there is no news of any loss of life or property. Orders for a Court of Inquiry have been given.’ At the same time, the villagers said that they had seen a red object falling from the sky. After which they informed the police. There is no information about any loss of life or property.