MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashes off Goa coast during routine sortie; pilot ejects safely

MiG 29K fighter plane crashed over the ocean off the Goa coast on Wednesday. In keeping with the small print, the MiG 29K fighter plane got here down whereas it was on a routine sortie.

The plane developed a technical malfunction whereas returning to base.

The pilot of the plane ejected safely and is alleged to be in secure situation, the Indian Navy mentioned. 

A swift search and rescue operation was launched quickly after the incident. 

In the meantime, a Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered to research the reason for the incident. 

(With inputs from ANI)

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