IAF MiG-21 aircraft crashes in Barmer, pilots safe
An Indian Air ForceMiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed in Barmer area of Rajasthan on Saturday. The pilot and the co-pilot managed to eject safely, Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IAF-MiG-21-aircraft-crashes-in-Barmer-pilots-safe/articleshow/54263980.cms reports.
According to the source, the trainer aircraft crashed near a school at Mangi Ki Dhani in the desert district. The aircraft had taken off from Uttarlai airbase near Barmer.
Defence spokesperson, Lt Col Manish Ojha confirmed the incident and said a court of inquiry has been ordered.