MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashes off Goa coast in Panaji

The officials said the aircraft crashed after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base

A MiG 29K fighter aircraft on Wednesday crashed over the sea on a routine sortie off the Goa coast, the Indian Navy said.

The officials said the aircraft crashed after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base.

"Pilot ejected safely and was recovered in a swift search and rescue operation," the official said.

The pilot was reported to be in stable condition.

A Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident.

Further details are awaited.

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