Wing Commander Harshit Sinha Dies In MiG-21 Crash: Rajasthan
Wing Commander Harshit Sinha of the Indian Air force (IAF) died in the MiG-21 crash in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, on December 24. After the incident, IAF confirmed the news saying a MiG-21 aircraft met with a flying accident during a training sortie at 8:30 pm. "We deep sorrow, IAF conveys the sad demise of Wing Commander Harshit Sinha in the flying accident and stands firmly with his family,'' tweeted IAF.
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IAF's Squadron Leader Dies As Fighter Jet Crashes In Punjab
In a tragic accident, a Squadron Leader in the Indian Air Force, Abhinav Choudhary, lost his life on May 20 after his MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in the fields of Punjab's Moga district. As per sources, the pilot was flying back to Suratgarh after finishing a training drill in Ludhiana district when the crash occurred. Meanwhile, the IAF stated an inquiry has been ordered to find the accident's cause.
Tags: Indian Air force, MiG-21, crash, Abhinav Choudhary, Moga District
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IAF Fighter Jet Mig-21 Bison Crashes In Rajasthan; Pilot Ejects Safe
In a tragic air plane crash, a ‘Mig-21 Bison’ of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan’s Suratgarh region on January 5. Reportedly, the incident happened around 8:30 PM when the jet experienced a technical malfunction during a training sortie. However, no casualties occurred as the pilot ejected safely. While the pilot tried every effort for its safe landing after the malfunction appeared, the IAF has called for an inquiry over the mishap… read-more
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