IAF fighter Sukhoi crashes in Nashik field, pilots safely eject
Nashik, Jun 27 (IBNS): An Indian Air Force Sukhoi jet crashed in an open farm field near Pimpalgaon Baswant town in Nashik, Maharashtra on Wednesday, media reports said.
Both the pilots ejected on time and are safe, the reports said.
The fighter jet, Sukhoi SU-30 MKI, was manufactured at the Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) recently. It was being tested before delivery.
The incident took place around 11 am in Wavi-Tushi village.
News 18 said the cause of the crash is believed to be a technical failure in the aircraft. However, only an investigation will establish the exact reason.
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