Indian navy's aircraft crashes, pilot safe
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
New Delhi, Dec 24, IRNA
India-Naval Aircraft-Crash
Indian navy's single seater "Sea Harrier" fighter aircraft crashed at Dabolim airport, Goa, Monday morning.
The aircraft which was on a routine sortie crashed at around 11:15 hours IST (Indian Standard Time), said an official release issued here.
The pilot ejected safely.
There has been no loss of any other property or person in the accident. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause.
This is the third major crash of a Sea Harrier Jump Jet which operates from carrier INS Viraat.
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