2 pilots killed in Mig-21 aircraft accident near Barmer in Rajasthan
PTI, Jul 29, 2022, 10:17 AM IST
Image source: Twitter/Screengrab/ @DefenceDirect
Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed when their twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft met with an accident near Barmer in Rajasthan Friday night.
The IAF said the accident took place around 9:10 pm.
”A twin seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft of the IAF was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base in Rajasthan this evening,” it said.
”Around 9:10 pm, the aircraft met with an accident near Barmer. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries. The IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families,” the IAF said in a statement.
A court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari following the crash.
”Deeply anguished by the loss of two Air Warriors due to an accident of IAF’s Mig-21 trainer aircraft near Barmer in Rajasthan,” Singh said on Twitter. ”Their service to the nation will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of sadness,” he said.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
‘Shaurya Smarak’ of three fallen Army officers unveiled in Jammu
BJP drops Poonam Mahajan, picks 26/11 prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North Central seat
UP college students clear exam with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ on answer sheets, two professors suspended
Car catches fire in Gurugram, driver escapes by jumping into manhole
MP: Teen ends life over father’s violent behaviour towards her mother
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
With impact player, it is getting difficult each and every day: Pant
Congress in K’taka to stage protest on Apr 28 against ‘paltry’ drought relief given by Centre
McGurk, Stubbs rock as DC beat MI by 10 runs
‘Shaurya Smarak’ of three fallen Army officers unveiled in Jammu
BJP drops Poonam Mahajan, picks 26/11 prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam from Mumbai North Central seat