Madhya Pradesh: IAF MiG-21 trainer jet crashes near Gwalior airbase, pilots eject safely

Madhya Pradesh: An Indian Air Force MiG-21 Type-69 Trainer aircraft crashed near Gwalior on Wednesday. As per reports, the aircraft was on a routine mission and was airborne from Air Force Station Gwalior.

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The aircraft crashed at approximate distance of 6 NM while on approach for landing. Meanwhile, both the pilots ejected safely and were picked up by the rescue Helicopter. However, a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of accident.

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The news agency ANI reported that "MiG 21 Trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Gwalior. Both the pilots, including a Group Captain and a squadron leader, managed to eject safely."

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