MiG-29K fighter aircraft crashes in Goa after take off
In a major accident, a MiG-29K fighter aircraft crashed in Goa soon after it took off for a training mission on Saturday. Meanwhile, both the pilots have managed to eject safely. The aircraft involved in the crash was a trainer version of the fighter jet. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1195603985391968256 Navy Spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal briefed media about the incident. He said, "The MiG-29K trainer aircraft suffered an engine fire. The pilots Captain M Sheokhand and Lt Commander Deepak Yadav ejected safely." https://www.ptcnews.tv/iafs-jaguar-fighter-jet-hit-by-a-bird-pilot-drops-fuel-tanks-lands-safely-at-ambala-air-base/ The Indian Navy officials revealed that the Mig 29 trainer aircraft was flying from ashore (Goa). During recovery, there was a bird hit and fire in the right engine was observed. Aircraft crashed in open/safe area. Further details are being ascertained. -PTC News
