ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): India maintaining its poor image in jet flying has lost another fighter jet. According to Indian media reports the Indian fighter jet crashes during a training mission.
The HAL Tejas aircraft lost control because of a technical fault that caused it to crash according to reports. The initial reports show that the jet exploded after it made contact with the ground.
The pilot who ejected from the aircraft survived the incident without sustaining major injuries. The Indian Air Force confirmed the crash through an official statement which also mentioned that an inquiry had started to find out what caused the accident.
The experts believe that investigators will identify a technical malfunction as a possible cause but they will not reach final conclusions until they complete the investigation report.
The Tejas aircraft functions as a modern fighter plane which India developed and produces domestically, and it serves as a fundamental component of the Indian Air Force air fleet. The aircraft operates in various defense missions because it contains state-of-the-art technology.
Ealier, the Indian army has mocked itself again as a trainer jet crashes into a pond in U.P, Parayagraj, here on Wednesday.
The Indian army has a history of mishaps when it comes to flying aircraft, whether it’s a war or just a normal training drill. According to the initial details, the rescue teams are reaching the site, trying to rescue the pilot.
Local media sources of India reported that two people were on the jet at the time of the crash. As far as the cause of the incident is concerned, the media sources have stated that there was a technical glitch.
The trainee pilot and his instructor were both hurt, but alert local villagers and emergency personnel managed to safely carry the injured persons from the plane that was partially submerged.
The reported aircraft that was in operation at a local aviation academy crashed not far from the Vidya Vahini School, and, according to witnesses, it happened due to a sudden technical failure.
The plane took heavy damage, but the authorities assured that the two pilots in the cabin were stable and receiving medical attention. As soon as the incident occurred, the police, fire brigade, and rescue teams were dispatched to the site to render assistance.
Administrative officials also arrived to oversee the situation, barricading the area and ensuring the safety of the people.
