IAF’s MiG- 21 Fighter Aircraft crashes in Rajasthan, both Pilots dead

On Thursday evening, a MiG-21 fighter plane crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district, killing two pilots. The plane’s wreckage was discovered on a half-kilometer stretch of land in Bhimda village, Barmer.

When the crash occurred, the MiG-21 aircraft was flying over the Baytu region. The exact cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
The Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.

Their service to the nation will never be forgotten, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoling the death of the Air Force pilots.

“Deeply saddened to know two IAF pilots have lost their lives in the line of duty when an IAF MiG-21 trainer aircraft met with an accident in Barmer. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families. May they remain strong to bear this loss. We stand with them and share their grief,” said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Source:IT