CCTV Footage Shows Moment When IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashed In Gujarat
An IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Gujarat's Jamnagar on Wednesday night after a technical malfunction, killing a pilot and injuring another.
New CCTV footage has emerged showing the exact moment when an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Gujarat’s Jamnagar on Wednesday night, killing a pilot while another suffered injuries.
The distant footage from Suvarda village showed the jet tumbling down behind the trees, and a bright flash of light moments after the crash, which took place at approximately 9:30 pm. The pilots faced a technical glitch midair and initiated ejection.
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“An IAF Jaguar two-seater aircraft airborne from Jamnagar Airfield crashed during a night mission. The pilots faced a technical malfunction and initiated ejection, avoiding harm to airfield and local population. Unfortunately, one pilot succumbed to his injuries, while the other is receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Jamnagar. IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family," the IAF said in a statement on Thursday.
The Air Force said that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident. The crash occurred at around 9.30 pm on Wednesday at an open field in Suvarda village, 12 km from Jamnagar city, and caught fire, police earlier said.
While the police found one pilot in an injured state at the spot, a search operation was launched to find the second one, who went missing after the crash, Jamnagar district Superintendent of Police Premsukh Delu told news agency PTI on Wednesday.
District Collector Ketan Thakkar, who also rushed to the spot after the incident, said the blaze engulfed the open field after the crash and was later doused by firefighters. The injured pilot was rushed to a government hospital.
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