IAF MiG-27 Aircraft Crashes Into House Premises

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  • 10:20 AM, June 13, 2016
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IAF MiG-27 Aircraft Crashes Into House Premises
The plane crashed adjacent to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar. Image credits: ANI

An Indian Air Force MiG-27 aircraft on Monday crashed near Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.

According to initial reports, both pilots have been ejected safely, but three people have suffered injuries.

The plane crashed adjacent to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar, SHO Basni Police Station Rajesh Yadav told PTI.

The pilot was on a routine training mission. He had reported a technical problem and sought priority landing.

The area has been cordoned off and police officials have reached the spot.

ACP Jodhpur (West) Sima Hingonia said a portion of a house where the plane crashed was damaged.

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