Suratgarh (Rajasthan), May 8: An Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft crashed near Suratgarh in Rajasthan on Monday morning, defence sources said.
The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh.
“A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries. An inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident,” IAF tweeted.
As per the information, two civilian women died, and a man was injured as the plane crashed on their house in Bahlolnagar district in Hanumangharh.
A rescue operation is underway, SP Sudhir Chaudhary said.
