Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Sukhoi jet crashes in Pokhran range, pilots safe


Jaipur: A Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in the Pokhran range in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district Tuesday but the two pilots bailed out safely, officials said.
Defence spokesperson Col. S.D. Goswami said that the aircraft crashed at about 7.20 p.m.
"The aircraft was on a night-flying training mission," Goswami told IANS.
He said there was no reported damage to life or civil property.
The spokesperson said a court of inquiry had been ordered into the crash.
19/02/13 News Track India
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