Rajasthan: MiG-27 aircraft crashes near Jodhpur; pilots escape safely
A MiG-27 aircraft on Monday crashed near Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.
A MiG-27 aircraft on Monday crashed near Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.
According to initial reports, both pilots have been ejected safely, but three people have suffered injuries.
The plane crashed adjacent to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar, SHO Basni Police Station Rajesh Yadav told PTI.
The pilot was on a routine training mission. He had reported a technical problem and sought priority landing.
The area has been cordoned off and police officials have reached the spot.
ACP Jodhpur (West) Sima Hingonia said a portion of a house where the plane crashed was damaged.