Panaji,Oct.12: On Wednesday, a MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashed over the sea on a routine sortie off the Goa coast after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base, informed the Indian Navy. The pilot ejected safely and was rescued during a swift search and rescue operation. He is in stable condition. Notably, this is the fourth MiG aircraft crash reported in the last three months.
A Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident.
“The pilot ejected safely & has been recovered in a swift SAR ops. Pilot reported to be in stable condition. BoI ordered to investigate the cause of the incident,” informed Indian Navy.
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