New Delhi (NVI): An Indian Air Force pilot lost his life as his MiG-21 Bison aircraft met with an accident this morning while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India, IAF said.
“A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India,” the Indian Air Force tweeted from its official handle.
A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 17, 2021
The pilot has been identified as Group Captain A Gupta. The IAF expressed grief over the loss of the pilot’s life and said that a court of inquiry has been ordered.
“The IAF lost Group Captain A Gupta in the tragic accident. IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident,” IAF said in a series of tweets.
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