MiG-29 crashes at Goa airport, catches fire, pilot safe
What's the story
A MiG-29 fighter aircraft of the Indian Navy burst into flames after veering off the runway at Goa airport during takeoff. The pilot, a trainee, managed to eject safely, though he suffered some injuries. Operations at the airport were suspended for an hour due to the navy's "urgent operational requirements". Goa's Dabolim Airport is located inside the naval base INS Hansa.
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Visuals from the spot
A Mig29K aircraft with under-trainee pilot goes off runway while taking off at Goa airport. Pilot ejects to safety. Fire on aircraft being extinguished.@IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/tZxxwVOSy3
— Rashmi Rajput (@RashmiRajput123) January 3, 2018
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First MiG-29 lost by the navy
The incident took place around 12 noon. It was the first MiG-29 lost by the navy, which operates the aircraft off INS Vikramaditya. After the crash, six civilian flights were delayed and two diverted as operations at the airport were suspended briefly, said DNA. A Court of Inquiry has been directed to determine the cause of the accident, The Hindu reported.