MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crash in Rajasthan: Pilot Safe, Inquiry Ordered

A MiG-29 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer due to a technical snag. The pilot ejected safely, and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been initiated to investigate the incident.

A MiG-29 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer on Monday night due to a critical technical snag. The pilot ejected safely, resulting in no loss of life or property. A senior IAF official confirmed that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.

"The pilot is safe. There was no loss of life or property on ground," the official said. The Indian Air Force later posted an update on X, confirming the event.

"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 IAF stated on X.

Barmer collector Nishant Jain, SP Narendra Meena, and other senior officers arrived at the crash site to assess the situation. Meena reported that the incident occurred away from populated areas, preventing any human casualties. The plane caught fire during the crash, and rainwater near the site made it challenging for fire brigades to reach the location.

(With inputs from agencies.)