Indian Air Force's MiG-29 Crashes Near Agra, Pilot Ejects Safely
A MiG-29 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed today near Agra in Uttar Pradesh after "encountering a system malfunction". The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft. Visuals show the aircraft up in flames in an open field in the Songa village of Agra and people standing several feet away from the burning aircraft. People were seen holding equipment resembling an ejection seat. The Indian Air Force in a statement said, "A MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Agra during a routine training sortie today, after encountering a system malfunction. The pilot manoeuvred the aircraft to ensure no damage to life or property on the ground, before ejecting safely. An enquiry has been ordered by the IAF, to ascertain the cause of the accident."
