MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crashes In Rajasthan, Pilot Safe

A MiG-29 fighter jet of the Air Force crashed in Rajasthan during a routine night training mission, said the police, adding that the pilot ejected safely.

The accident took place in Barmer. 

The Air Force said the jet suffered a "critical technical snag". 

"During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered," the Air Force posted on X. 

Officials said that the fighter plane crashed away from the residential area at around 10 p.m.

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