Navy’s MiG-29K fighter jet crashes into sea off Goa coast, pilot ejects safely
The aircraft had developed a technical malfunction while returning to base, the Indian Navy said.
A MiG-29K fighter aircraft of the Indian Navy crashed into the sea off the Goa coast during a routine sortie on Wednesday.
The pilot ejected from the aircraft safely and has been recovered in a search and rescue operation, the Navy said. The pilot is in a stable condition.
The aircraft had developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the reason for the accident, the Navy said.
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.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) October 12, 2022
Pilot reported to be in stable condition.
BoI ordered to investigate the cause of the incident.
Further details are awaited.