MiG-29K fighter aircraft crashes soon after take off in Goa, pilots eject safely

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Panaji, November 16: An Indian Navy aircraft crashed on Saturday a short distance from the Dabolim international airport, even as two pilots ejected to safety, Navy spokesperson said.

The Indian Navy along with the district administration officials are in the process of locating the wreckage near Verna plateau in South Goa district.
The  aircraft crashed soon after it took off for a training mission, said Naval spokesperson.

The fighter jet suffered an engine fire and crashed off Goa.The pilots have been identified as Captain M Sheokhand and Lt Commander Deepak Yadav. Agencies