MiG-29 crashes at Goa airport, catches fire, pilot safe
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.
Visuals from the spot
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.