2 IAF pilots killed in MiG-21 fighter jet crash in Rajasthan
India Today
An IAF aircraft crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district on Thursday evening. Two pilots lost their lives in the crash.
Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed after a MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district on Thursday evening. Wing Commander Mohit Rana (36) and Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal (26) lost their lives in the IAF fighter aircraft crash in Barmer.
Wing Commander Mohit Rana hailed from Sandhol in Himanchal Pradesh’s Mandi district. His father, Ram Prakash, retired from the post of colonel in the Indian Army. Ram Prakash lives in Chandigarh.
Mandi DC, Arindam Choudhary, said that the final rites of Mohit Rana will likely be held in Chandigarh only.
The MiG-21 aircraft was involved in a sortie over the Baytu region when the crash happened. The exact reason for the crash is not known yet. The Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident.
"IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident," the Indian Air Force said in a statement.
IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families.A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident
