Indian Mirage 2000 Jet Crashes, Pilot Safe

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09:55 AM, October 21, 2021
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage 2000 jet crashed near Madhya Pradesh state’s Bhind district Thursday morning.

Confirming the accident, the IAF said the jet experienced a technical malfunction during a training sortie.

The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely.

An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.

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