Air Force Pilot killed in MiG-21 Bison accident during training mission

Mangalore Today News Network / NDTV

New Delhi, Mar 17, 2021:     An Air Force Group Captain died in an accident involving a MiG-21 Bison aircraft this morning, the Air Force said in a statement today.The accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission.

The Air Force statement did not disclose the location of the airbase.Air Force Group Captain A Gupta died in the accident. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident"IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident," the statement added.