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Rajasthan: Indian Air Force's MiG-21 crashes in Barmer, both pilots safe

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Saturday crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district, but no loss of life has been reported.

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FP Staff|Sep 10, 2016, 14:15:29 IST
Jaipur: A fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Saturday crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district, but no loss of life has been reported.
"The aircraft crashed near Uttarlai airforce station in Barmer," a defence spokesperson said, adding that further details are awaited.
"The plane crashed at an open field near Malio ki Dhani, about 20 km from the city. There is no information of any loss of life or property so far," Superintendent of Police, Barmer, Gagandeep Singla said."The pilot is said to have ejected before the crash," he said.With inputs from PTI
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First Published:Sep 10, 2016, 14:15:29 IST
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