IAF Kiran MK-IA Aircraft crashes
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): A Kiran MK-IA basic trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed minutes after it took off from Air Force Station Hakimpet on Friday at around 1415 hrs.
It was on a routine training mission for the trainee pilot, read a government statement.
It crashed around 35 miles North East of the base.
The trainee pilot ejected safely and landed on the ground with minor injuries.
A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
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