MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur; pilot safe, two houses damaged

#FirstVisuals MiG 27 aircraft crashes near Jodhpur. Pilot escapes unhurt. 2 houses damaged, no injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/E5pGuEnqP2

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Two houses in the area where the MiG-27 aircraft crashed were reportedly damaged. Initial reports suggest it was a training flight.

The MiG-27 flight reportedly crashed near Jodhpur airbase soon after take off. Court of inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

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PTI reports that the pilot was on a routine training mission. He had reported a technical problem and sought priority landing.

The plane caught fire after the crash and fire fighters were rushed to douse the blaze.

IAF sources said the pilot had reported a technical problem and sought priority landing.

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However, as the engine had failed, he had to eject, the sources said.

Defence Spokesperson, Lt Col Manish Ojha, said, “The MiG-27 crashed at 1130 hrs. The aircraft was on a routine training sortie. The pilot ejected safely. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the accident”.

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The plane crashed adjacent to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar, SHO Basni Police Station Rajesh Yadav told PTI.

The area has been cordoned off and police officials have reached the spot.