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    IAF pilot dies in MiG-21 crash in Himachal Pradesh

    IAF pilot dies in MiG-21 crash in Himachal Pradesh
    Written by Anjana Raghav
    Jul 18, 2018, 05:36 pm 1 min read
    IAF pilot dies in MiG-21 crash in Himachal Pradesh

    A MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Mehra Palli village in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district today, killing an Indian Air Force pilot, officials said. "The pilot sustained fatal injuries during the accident," IAF spokesperson said, adding a Court of Inquiry has been ordered. The aircraft had taken off from Pathankot air base at 12:20pm and crashed around 1:20pm. The aircraft was on a routine sortie.

    IAF personnel conduct preliminary investigations

    Kangra's Superintendent of Police Santosh Patial said the fighter jet crashed in Mehra Palli village under the Jawali police station. Air Force personnel reached the crash site on two IAF helicopters to conduct preliminary investigations.

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