MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashes off Goa coast in Panaji

Panaji: A MiG 29K fighter aircraft on Wednesday crashed over the sea on a routine sortie off the Goa coast, the Indian Navy said. The officials said the aircraft crashed after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. “Pilot ejected safely and was recovered in a swift search and rescue operation,” the official said. The pilot was reported to be in stable condition. A Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident. Further details are awaited. Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .