This Article is From Mar 17, 2021

Air Force Pilot Killed In MiG-21 Bison Accident During Training Mission

MIG-21 Bison Crash: The accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase.

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Air Force pilot was killed in a MiG-21 Bison aircraft accident this morning, a statement said.

An Air Force Group Captain died in an accident involving a MiG-21 Bison aircraft this morning, the Air Force said in a statement today.

The accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission. The Air Force statement did not disclose the location of the airbase.

Air Force Group Captain A Gupta died in the accident. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident

"IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident," the statement added.

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