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A MiG-27 aircraft of the IAF today crashed in a residential area of Jodhpur, with the pilot ejecting safely.
The plane crashed adjacent to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar, SHO Basni Police Station Rajesh Yadav said.
(source: ANI)
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The pilot was on a routine training mission. He had reported a technical problem and sought priority landing.
However, as the engine had failed, he had to eject, IAF sources said.
(source: ANI)
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ACP Jodhpur (West) Sima Hingonia said a portion of a house where the plane crashed was damaged.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
(Source: ANI)
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