MiG 29K crashes off Goa coast during routine sortie, pilot ejects safely | Details

MiG 29K crash: A MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashed over sea on a routine sortie off Goa coast on Tuesday (October12). 

The crash was reported after the aircraft developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely and was recovered in a swift search & rescue operation. The Pilot is reported to be in a stable condition.

A MiG 29K on a routine sortie over sea off Goa developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. The pilot ejected safely & has been recovered in a swift SAR ops.
Pilot reported to be in stable condition.
BoI ordered to investigate the cause of the incident.

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A Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident.

Further details were awaited.