IAF Group Captain dies in MIG-21 Bison accident
New Delhi, Mar 17: Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain A Gupta lost his life after the MIG-21 Bison aircraft he was flying met with a fatal accident while taking off on Wednesday morning.
“A MIG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbas in Central India,” the IAF said in a tweet.
“IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members,” another tweet read.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.
(UNI)