IAF MiG21 Crash Moga: An Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed close to Moga region in Punjab on Thursday which left the pilot dead.
The pilot was identified as Abhinav Choudhary.
There was an aircraft accident last night involving a Bison aircraft of IAF in the western sector. The pilot, Sqn Ldr Abhinav Choudhary, sustained fatal injuries. IAF condoles the tragic loss and stands firmly with the bereaved family.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 21, 2021
IAF tweeted: "There was an aircraft accident last night involving a Bison aircraft of IAF in the western sector. The pilot, Sqn Ldr Abhinav Choudhary, sustained fatal injuries. IAF condoles the tragic loss and stands firmly with the bereaved family."
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 21, 2021
The force said a court of inquiry has been ordered into the matter.
The IAF aircraft was on a routine training sortie when the mishap occurred, reports UNI
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