Two pilots killed after MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, says IAF
2 years, 4 months ago

Two pilots killed after MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan, says IAF

Hindustan Times  

Two pilots were killed after a twin-seater MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district on Friday, the Indian Air Force said in a statement. “A twin seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft of the IAF was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base in Rajasthan this evening,” it said in a statement. Defence minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari in connection with the crash of the fighter aircraft in Barmer, ANI reported. “Deeply anguished by the loss of two Air Warriors due to an accident of IAF’s Mig-21 trainer aircraft near Barmer in Rajasthan,” Singh said on Twitter.

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Two trainee pilots killed, two injured in car accident in Pune
2 weeks ago

Two trainee pilots killed, two injured in car accident in Pune

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: Two trainee pilots were killed and two others injured after their car rammed into a tree in Maharashtra's Pune district in the wee hours of Monday, police said. The victims were trainee pilots associated with Redbird Flight Training Academy in Baramati, they said. He said the impact of the collision was so severe that trainee pilots Takshu Sharma and …

IAF's MiG-29 fighter jet crashes near Rajasthan's Barmer, pilot safe
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IAF's MiG-29 fighter jet crashes near Rajasthan's Barmer, pilot safe

Hindustan Times  

A Mig-29 fighter jet crashed near Rajasthan's Barmer due to technical defect on Monday. “During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. A Mig-29 fighter jet crashed near Rajasthan's Barmer due to technical defect on Monday Sukhoi 30 MKI crashed near Nashik in June On June …

IAF fighter jet crashes near Kalaikunda Air Base in Bengal's West Midnapur
10 months, 1 week ago

IAF fighter jet crashes near Kalaikunda Air Base in Bengal's West Midnapur

India TV News  

A fighter jet crashed in the Diasa area during the training of the Air Force at Kalaikunda Air Base in Bengal's West Midnapur district on Tuesday. The plane crashed in civilian area near the Kalaikunda Air Force Station between 4 pm and 5 pm while returning from the training sortie. The plane had taken off from Air Force Station Kalaikunda, …

Telangana: Two pilots killed as Indian Air Force aircraft crashes in Medak
1 year ago

Telangana: Two pilots killed as Indian Air Force aircraft crashes in Medak

Deccan Chronicle  

Medak: Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed in action when their Pilatus trainer aircraft crashed at Toopran town in Medak district on Monday morning, IAF officials said. According to officials, the crash took place at around 8:55 am during training at Air Force Academy near Dindigul district. The media release from IAF said, "One Pilatus PC 7 Mk Il …

IAF aircraft crashes in Telangana today, 2 pilots dead
1 year ago

IAF aircraft crashes in Telangana today, 2 pilots dead

Live Mint  

A Pilatus PC 7 Mk II aircraft met with an accident on Monday morning during a routine training sortie from AFA, Hyderabad, the Indian Air Force said in a tweet on the X platform. The aircraft with an instructor and one cadet onboard crashed at around 8:55 am during training at Air Force Academy near Dindigul district, IAF officials said. …

IAF bids adieu to the MiG-21: Why India is discontinuing its longest-serving fighter jet
1 year, 1 month ago

IAF bids adieu to the MiG-21: Why India is discontinuing its longest-serving fighter jet

Firstpost  

The IAF bid farewell to the MiG-21 Bison aircraft in a historic ceremony in Rajasthan, marking the end of its service. On 31 October, the Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 Bison fighter jets flew for the last time over the Barmer town of Rajasthan. The phase out is part of the Indian Air Force’s transformation and the IAF has said that …

Pilot ejects miraculously seconds before MiG-23 crashed during Michigan air show I Breathtaking VIDEO
1 year, 4 months ago

Pilot ejects miraculously seconds before MiG-23 crashed during Michigan air show I Breathtaking VIDEO

India TV News  

In a miraculous escape, a pilot and crew member ejected from a vintage jet minutes before it crashed during a Michigan air show on Sunday. According to the statement released by the Wayne County Airport Authority, the MiG-23 demonstration plane crashed during the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show shortly after 4 pm. 2 killed in a mid-air collision Earlier last …

IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Chamrajnagar in Karnataka, pilots ejects safely
1 year, 6 months ago

IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Chamrajnagar in Karnataka, pilots ejects safely

Firstpost  

Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident. A Kiran trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Chamrajnagar, Karnataka on Thursday, while on a routine training sortie. #WATCH | A Kiran trainer aircraft of the IAF crashed near Chamrajnagar, Karnataka today, while on a routine training sortie. A Court of …

IAF grounds MiG-21 fleet for safety checks after Rajasthan crash
1 year, 7 months ago

IAF grounds MiG-21 fleet for safety checks after Rajasthan crash

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force has grounded its MiG-21 fighter fleet for safety checks following a crash in Rajasthan on May 8, officials familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Three women were killed after the MiG-21 Bison fighter jet crashed into a house in Hanumangarh, with the accident again putting the spotlight on the troubling safety record of India’s longest-serving …

IAF grounds MiG-21 fighter aircraft fleet pending investigations
1 year, 7 months ago

IAF grounds MiG-21 fighter aircraft fleet pending investigations

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force has grounded the entire fleet of MiG-21 fighter aircraft till the checks are carried out and investigations into the reasons behind the crash over Rajasthan earlier this month are ascertained. Three people lost their lives in the crash when a MiG-21 Bison aircraft airborne from the Suratgarh air base crashed over Hanumangarh in a village on …

3 civilians killed as IAF MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan
1 year, 7 months ago

3 civilians killed as IAF MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Three women were killed after a MiG-21 Bison fighter jet crashed into a house near Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh on Monday morning, officials said, with the accident again turning a spotlight on the troubling safety record of India’s longest-serving fighter plane. The IAF said the “wreckage of the aircraft fell on a house in Bahlol Nagar in Hanumangarh district, unfortunately leading to …

Rajasthan: 3 civilians killed in Indian Air Force MiG-21 crash, pilot ejects
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: 3 civilians killed in Indian Air Force MiG-21 crash, pilot ejects

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: A total of three civilians were killed after the wreckage of the Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft fell on a house in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district on Monday morning, the IAF said today. The aircraft had taken off from the Suratgarh airbase for a routine exercise when it crashed near Bahlol Nagar in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh due to an "onboard emergency." …

IAF’s MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, 3 civilians dead; pilot ejects safely
1 year, 7 months ago

IAF’s MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, 3 civilians dead; pilot ejects safely

Hindustan Times  

Three civilians were killed and two women suffered injuries on Monday morning after a MiG-21 fighter jet crashed into a house in Bahlol Nagar village of Hanumangarh district in north Rajasthan. The MIG-21 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. Watch: IAF MiG 21 fighter jet crash-lands into Rajasthan house; 3 civilians killed An Indian Air Force helicopter was rushed …

3 killed as MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh, pilot safe
1 year, 7 months ago

3 killed as MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh, pilot safe

India Today  

Three people died after a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh on Monday. The fighter jet was doing a routine training sortie earlier in the day when it crashed. The pilot escaped unhurt and suffered minor injuries, the IAF said. "A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie …

Trainee female pilot, instructor killed in plane crash in MP’s Balaghat
1 year, 9 months ago

Trainee female pilot, instructor killed in plane crash in MP’s Balaghat

Hindustan Times  

A trainee female pilot and the plane’s instructor were killed after a chartered aircraft crashed in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat on Saturday afternoon, police said. According to preliminary information, the aircraft took off on Saturday afternoon from Birsi airport in Gondia district of Maharashtra The aircraft was found crashed in Bhakku Tola village in Kirnapur hills of Balaghat, police said. Upon …

Collision of Indian Air Force fighter planes leaves one pilot dead and two injured
1 year, 10 months ago

Collision of Indian Air Force fighter planes leaves one pilot dead and two injured

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least one Indian pilot …

IAF two fighter jets crash in Madhya Pradesh\'s Morena, one pilot killed
1 year, 10 months ago

IAF two fighter jets crash in Madhya Pradesh\'s Morena, one pilot killed

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Two Indian Air Force fighter jets crashed Saturday, killing one pilot, in an apparent mid-air collision while on exercises in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday The crash involved a Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30, carrying two pilots, and a French-built Mirage 2000, operated by a third. "The aircraft were on routine operational flying training mission," the Air Force …

Pilot killed as two fighter jets crash
1 year, 10 months ago

Pilot killed as two fighter jets crash

The Hindu  

An Indian Air Force pilot, Wing Commander Hanumanth Rao Sarathi, was killed after two fighter jets, a Sukhoi-30MKI and a Mirage-2000, were involved in an accident in Madhya Pradesh during a routine operational flying mission on Saturday. “Two fighter aircraft of IAF were involved in an accident near Gwalior today morning. Air accidents across Services In a written reply to …

Madhya Pradesh: 1 IAF pilot martyred as Sukhoi-30, Mirage 2000 crash near Morena
1 year, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: 1 IAF pilot martyred as Sukhoi-30, Mirage 2000 crash near Morena

Firstpost  

The two IAF fighter aircraft - a Sukhoi-30 and a Mirage 2000 - which had taken off from the Gwalior air base in Madhya Pradesh, were taking part in an exercise Gwalior : Tragedy struck the Indian Air Force on Saturday when two frontline fighter aircraft crashed near Morena in Madhya Pradesh. The two IAF fighter aircraft - a Sukhoi-30 …

2 IAF fighter jets crash near Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, 1 pilot dead
1 year, 10 months ago

2 IAF fighter jets crash near Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, 1 pilot dead

India Today  

An Indian Air Force pilot was killed after two fighter jets -- a Sukhoi Su-30 and a Mirage 2000 -- crashed near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. — Indian Air Force January 28, 2023 "A Sukhoi-30 and Mirage 2000 aircraft have crashed near Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Initial reports suggest 2 pilots are safe while an IAF chopper reaching the …

Wreckage from IAF jets' crash in MP landed 100 km away in Rajasthan's Bharatpur
1 year, 10 months ago

Wreckage from IAF jets' crash in MP landed 100 km away in Rajasthan's Bharatpur

India Today  

The wreckage of two Indian Air Force fighter jets that crashed on Saturday in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena has been identified and found 100 kms away from the site of the crash in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur. “Two fighter aircraft of IAF were involved in an accident near Gwalior today morning. — Indian Air Force January 28, 2023 The SP of Morena said …

The MiG-21 Served India Well, but the IAF's Aged Fighter Is Running Out of Time
2 years, 4 months ago

The MiG-21 Served India Well, but the IAF's Aged Fighter Is Running Out of Time

The Quint  

The Mikoyan and Gurevich 21, code-named 'Fishbed', has been the longest-serving aircraft in the Indian Air Force’s current fleet. Despite the fact that modern avionics and armaments were added to the MiG-21 in the Bison upgrade, the airframe is still decades old and cannot be upgraded endlessly. Hundreds of accidents over the years, including the recent crash of a trainer …

Can India Look at MiG-21 Jets Without Getting Giddy with Rage or Romance?
2 years, 4 months ago

Can India Look at MiG-21 Jets Without Getting Giddy with Rage or Romance?

The Quint  

It's not like the Indian Air Force has a choice. I write this with the greatest respect for bravehearts, who continue to fly machines that were contracted six decades ago—in such large numbers that it formed the backbone of IAF. But without a solid plan for upgrade / replacement and sound plan for back-end logistic support, not all pilots who …

India to ground all its MiG-21 by 2025: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

India to ground all its MiG-21 by 2025: Report

Live Mint  

A day after reports arrived that the Indian Air Force is going to retire one more squadron of the MiG-21 Bison aircraft by 30 September, another report says that India will ground all its Soviet-era Russian fighter jets, the MiG-21, by 2025. On Friday, reports arrived that the Indian Air Force is now going to retire one more squadron of …

IAF releases names of pilots killed in Thursday night’s MiG-21 crash
2 years, 4 months ago

IAF releases names of pilots killed in Thursday night’s MiG-21 crash

The Hindu  

The two Indian Air Force pilots killed in Thursday night’s crash of a MiG-21 trainer aircraft in Rajasthan are Wing Commander M. Rana and Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal. Wing Commander Rana hailed from Himachal Pradesh and Flight Lieutenant Bal from Jammu, an IAF official said while releasing the names to the media on Friday. The two pilots were killed when …

From 1963 to 2022: The long history of the Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 and its many crashes
2 years, 4 months ago

From 1963 to 2022: The long history of the Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 and its many crashes

Firstpost  

The Soviet-designed MiG-21 aircraft inducted into the Air Force in 1963 has been questioned over its poor track record. Thursday’s crash, which killed two pilots, once again puts the spotlight on the plane On Thursday night, two Indian Air Force pilots were killed when their twin-seater MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashed during a training sortie near Barmer in Rajasthan. #WATCH | …

2 pilots killed in Mig-21 aircraft crash near Barmer in Rajasthan
2 years, 4 months ago

2 pilots killed in Mig-21 aircraft crash near Barmer in Rajasthan

The Hindu  

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed when their twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft met with an accident near Barmer in Rajasthan Friday night. “A twin seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft of the IAF was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base in Rajasthan this evening,” it said. At 9:10 pm this evening, an IAF MiG 21 trainer aircraft met …

IAF's MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, both pilots killed
2 years, 4 months ago

IAF's MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, both pilots killed

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district on Thursday evening in which both pilots died, IAF said in a statement. A twin-seater MiG-21 trainer aircraft of the IAF was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base in Rajasthan this evening. “Deeply anguished by the loss of two Air Warriors due to an accident …

Two pilots killed in IAF's MiG-21 fighter aircraft crash near Barmer in Rajasthan
2 years, 4 months ago

Two pilots killed in IAF's MiG-21 fighter aircraft crash near Barmer in Rajasthan

India TV News  

Highlights A MiG-21 fighter jet crashed near Barmer in Rajasthan Two pilots on-board the jet have died in the incident Deeply anguished by loss of two Air Warriors due to an accident of IAF’s MiG-21, said Rajnath Singh MiG-21 jet crash: Two pilots were killed after an IAF MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan Barmer on Thursday. "It was an …

Two pilots dead after fighter jet crash in Iran’s Isfahan
2 years, 7 months ago

Two pilots dead after fighter jet crash in Iran’s Isfahan

Al Jazeera  

An official says the aircraft faced technical issues and crashed during a training exercise. Tehran, Iran – Two pilots have died after their fighter jet crashed during a training run in Iran’s Isfahan province. State media confirmed on Tuesday that an F-7 aircraft crashed in Anarak, approximately 200 kilometres east of the city of Isfahan, killing both pilots. In February, …

Two pilots killed as Chhattisgarh govt. chopper crashes at Raipur airport
2 years, 7 months ago

Two pilots killed as Chhattisgarh govt. chopper crashes at Raipur airport

The Hindu  

A Chhattisgarh government helicopter crashed at the Raipur airport on Thursday night, killing two pilots, police said. The incident took place during a flying practice at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur under the Mana police station limits around 9.10 p.m., said Senior Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal. Two pilots on board the chopper were seriously injured in the crash …

IAF chopper crash | ‘It isn't the first time in the Nilgiris’
3 years ago

IAF chopper crash | ‘It isn't the first time in the Nilgiris’

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force MI-17V5 helicopter crash on December 8, Wednesday afternoon, in the Coonoor ghat area of the Nilgiris that claimed the lives of the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other Army personnel is the second worst aviation accident in the district. Seven decades earlier, on December 13, 1950, in another …

MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, pilot safe; Indian Air Force initiates inquiry
3 years, 3 months ago

MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, pilot safe; Indian Air Force initiates inquiry

India Today  

A MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer during a routine training sortie on Wednesday. The Indian Air Force, in a tweet, said the MiG-21 Bison aircraft airborne for a training sortie experienced a "technical malfunction" after takeoff. In May of this year, another MiG-21 Bison fighter jet crashed in an open field at …

Indian Air Force Squadron Leader killed in MiG-21 jet crash in Punjab, inquiry ordered
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Air Force Squadron Leader killed in MiG-21 jet crash in Punjab, inquiry ordered

India Today  

A pilot of the Indian Air Force was killed after a MiG-21 aircraft crashed near Moga in Punjab in the wee hours of Friday, officials said. The IAF aircraft was on a routine training sortie when the accident happened, the air force officials said. IAF condoles the tragic loss and stands firmly with the bereaved family," the Indian Air Forces …

3 injured as trainer aircraft crashes near Bhopal
3 years, 8 months ago

3 injured as trainer aircraft crashes near Bhopal

India Today  

A twin-engine trainer aircraft crashed in a harvested agricultural field on Saturday near Badwai village on the outskirts of Bhopal. Three people were in the aircraft including the pilot at the time of the incident, said Bhopal Airport Director Anil Vikram. It took off from Bhopal airport and crashed in an agricultural field soon after. Sources said that the plane …

The sad irony of today's fatal MiG-21 crash
3 years, 9 months ago

The sad irony of today's fatal MiG-21 crash

India Today  

Two MiG-21 crashes 71 days apart. The death of Group Captain Ashish Gupta, a seasoned fighter pilot, in a MiG-21 Bison fighter crash today over Central India has cast an especially dark pall of gloom over the Indian Air Force. Earlier posted to the IAF's Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment, late Group Captain Gupta was all set to take …

Indian Army helicopter crashes in J&K's Kathua district, 1 pilot dead, another critical
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian Army helicopter crashes in J&K's Kathua district, 1 pilot dead, another critical

India Today  

An Indian Army helicopter crashed in Kathua district's Lakhanpur near Jammu and Kashmir-Punjab border on Monday evening. The chopper, which was coming from Pathankot, was forced to make a crash-landing in an Army area in the Lakhanpur belt of the district, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kathua Shailendra Mishra told news agency PTI. The MiG-21 Bison fighter plane crashed at Suratgarh …

IAF MiG-21 Bison jet crashes in Rajasthan's Suratgarh, pilot ejects safely
3 years, 11 months ago

IAF MiG-21 Bison jet crashes in Rajasthan's Suratgarh, pilot ejects safely

India TV News  

A MiG-21 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed near Suratgarh in Rajasthan on Tuesday evening. The Indian Air Force lost 27 aircraft, including 15 fighter jets and helicopters, in crashes since 2016, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik had said in Parliament in 2019. In the 2016-17 fiscal, six IAF fighter jets, two helicopters, one transport aircraft …

MiG 21 Bison crashes in Rajasthan's Suratgarh, pilot safe
3 years, 11 months ago

MiG 21 Bison crashes in Rajasthan's Suratgarh, pilot safe

India Today  

A MiG 21 Bison aircraft has crashed in Rajasthan's Suratgarh. The MiG-21 Bison fighter plane crashed at Suratgarh airbase of Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, where the pilot is safe and the administration has reached the spot. "During a training sortie in the western sector, a MiG-21 Bison aircraft experienced a major technical malfunction this evening. During a training sortie …

Pilot of crashed Air India flight one of the most experienced: Hardeep Singh Puri
4 years, 4 months ago

Pilot of crashed Air India flight one of the most experienced: Hardeep Singh Puri

India Today  

Pilot in-command of the crashed Air India Express flight Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe, among those killed in the accident here, was one of the most experienced commanders with more than 10,000 flying hours and had landed aircraft 27 times at the Karipur airport in the past, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday. Hardeep Singh Puri was speaking …

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