IAF Jaguar aircraft crashes in Rajasthan; pilots eject safely

October 03, 2016 04:34 pm | Updated November 01, 2016 10:41 pm IST - NEW DELHI

A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed over Phokran in Rajasthan on Monday.

IAF spokesperson said that the twin-seater trainer aircraft was on a routine training sortie.

Both the pilots have ejected safely. A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.

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