MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashes off Goa coast in Panaji during routine sortie

PANAJI, (ANI): A MiG 29K fighter aircraft on Wednesday crashed over the sea on a routine sortie off the Goa coast, the Indian Navy said.

The officials said the aircraft crashed after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base.

“Pilot ejected safely and was recovered in a swift search and rescue operation,” the official said. The pilot was reported to be in stable condition.

A Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident. Further details are awaited. (ANI)