Ministry of Defence
IAF MiG-21 Type-69 Trainer Aircraft Crash
Posted On:
25 SEP 2019 2:13PM by PIB Delhi
An Indian Air Force MiG-21 Type-69 Trainer aircraft crashed near Gwalior on 25 Sep 19 at 1000 hrs (approx). The aircraft was on a routine mission and was airborne from Air Force Station Gwalior. Aircraft crashed at approximate distance of 6 NM while on approach for landing. Both the Pilots ejected safely and were picked up by rescue Helicopter. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of accident.
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