This Article is From Sep 20, 2016

MiG-21 Overshoots Runway While Landing In Srinagar, Pilot Safe

MiG-21 Overshoots Runway While Landing In Srinagar, Pilot Safe

A MiG-21 fighter jet overshot the runway while landing at Srinagar airport. (Representational Image)

Srinagar: A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force overshot the runway while landing at the Srinagar airport today.

The pilot is safe.

Fire engines were reportedly rushed to the runway - which has suffered minor damage - to ensure that the aircraft did not catch fire.

Flight operations were stopped for a brief period due to the incident.
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