Mar 08, 2025 01:09 AM IST
Based on official sources, the plane took off from the Ambala air base however quickly developed a system malfunction mid-air
Indian Air Power’s (IAF) Jaguar fighter plane crashed within the Panchkula district throughout a routine coaching sortie on Friday after encountering a technical defect, officers mentioned.
Stays of IAF fighter Jet that crashed in Panchkula on Friday. (Sant Arora/HT)
The pilot, a Flight Lieutenant, ejected safely and was later rescued by the IAF.
Based on official sources, the plane took off from the Ambala air base however quickly developed a system malfunction mid-air. The pilot, demonstrating fast reflexes, maneuvered the plane away from habitation on the bottom earlier than ejecting.
In an official assertion, the IAF mentioned, “A Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed at Ambala during a routine training sortie today after encountering a system malfunction. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground before ejecting safely. An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.”
Native villagers have been the primary to succeed in the crash web site. They assisted the pilot, who had sustained minor accidents, in liberating himself from his parachute harness after he landed close to Morni.
Raipur Rani station home officer (SHO) Sombir Dhaka mentioned that they have been alerted in regards to the crash at round 3.30 pm by locals. The wreckage of the plane was present in Mandlai village of Raipur Rani, whereas the pilot was situated safely a long way away.
The Jaguar, a deep penetration strike plane which was collectively developed by Britain and France, was inducted into the IAF within the late Seventies.
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