New Delhi [ India ], April 3 (ANI): A vehicle designed for two occupants Jaguar aircraft of the India n Air Force ( IAF ) crash ed during a night mission soon after departing from Jamnagar Airfield, the IAF stated on Thursday.
Based on the declaration made by IAF The Media Coordination Center reported that during flight X, the pilots experienced a technical failure and had to eject to prevent potential harm to the airfield and surrounding inhabited zones.
The IAF also mentioned that one of the pilots unfortunately died from injuries received during the ejection, whereas the second pilot is currently receiving medical care at a hospital. Jamnagar .
"An IAF Jaguar two-seater aircraft airborne from Jamnagar Airfield crash ed during a night mission The pilots encountered a technical issue and proceeded with an emergency ejection, thereby preventing potential damage to the airfield and nearby residents. Sadly, one of the pilots did not survive the incident, whereas the second pilot is currently undergoing medical care at a hospital. Jamnagar ," the statement read.
Expressing sorrow, the IAF stated, " IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family."
In the meantime, a Court of Inquiry has been initiated by the court. IAF To examine the reason behind the accident and establish the conditions that led to the equipment malfunction.
Previously, on March 7, a Jaguar fighter aircraft crash Landed close to Ambala in Haryana, with the pilot escaping safely. IAF officials said.
As per officials, the plane departed from the Ambala Air Force base during an evening routine mission when it experienced a systems failure. crash ed.
The IAF has instructed a Court of Inquiry to ascertain the reason for the incident.
The IAF stated that the pilot skillfully navigated the plane away from populated regions prior to safely deploying the ejection system.
"A Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crash The incident occurred at Ambala during a regular training flight when the aircraft experienced a systems failure. The pilot steered the plane clear of populated areas before successfully ejecting. An investigation has been initiated by the authorities. IAF "to determine the reason for the accident," the IAF stated in a tweet on X. (ANI)