The Indian Air Force (IAF) lost both of its pilots on Thursday night when a MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district. According to Lok Bandu, the Barmer District Collector, the IAF plane crashed close to Bhimda village in Baytoo.
The IAF, in a tweet, said the twin-seater MiG-21 trainer aircraft was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base in Rajasthan this evening. At around 9:10 pm, the aircraft met with an accident near Barmer. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries.
The IAF said it deeply regretted the loss of lives and stood firmly with the bereaved families.
To investigate what caused the accident, a court of inquiry has been ordered.
The Chenab Times News Desk