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IAF aircraft MiG-27 crashes into residential area in Jodhpur
JODHPUR: A MiG-27 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday crashed in a residential area of the city, with the pilots ejecting safely. The plane crashed adjacent to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar, SHO Basni Police Station Rajesh Yadav said. Two houses reportedly got damaged due to the crash. 
However, as the engine had failed, he had to eject, IAF sources said. The area has been cordoned off and police officials have reached the spot. ACP Jodhpur (West) Sima Hingonia said a portion of a house where the plane crashed was damaged. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
The pilot was on a routine training mission. He had reported a technical problem and sought priority landing.#FirstVisuals MiG 27 aircraft crashes near Jodhpur. Pilot escapes unhurt. 2 houses damaged, no injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/E5pGuEnqP2
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 13, 2016
However, as the engine had failed, he had to eject, IAF sources said. The area has been cordoned off and police officials have reached the spot. ACP Jodhpur (West) Sima Hingonia said a portion of a house where the plane crashed was damaged. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident. Before You Go
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