Three civilians were killed on Monday when a MIG-21 military aircraft crashed into a house in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.
The Indian Air Force said in a statement that the plane had taken off for a a "routine operational training sortie" from a nearby base.
"Soon thereafter, the pilot experienced an onboard emergency, following which he attempted to recover the aircraft as per existing procedures. Having failed to do so, he initiated an ejection, sustaining minor injuries in the process," the Air Force said.
"The aircraft wreckage fell on a house in Bahlol Nagar in Hanumangarh District, unfortunately leading to the loss of three lives."
The Air Force said an inquiry had been set up to ascertain the cause of the crash.
08/05/2023 DW
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