Indian Air Force's Jaguar fighter plane crashes in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh

Indian Airforce’s helicopter has reached the spot for rescue operation. Luckily, the pilot is safe as he managed to make an emergency escape by jumping off the plane with a parachute.

New Delhi: In a tragic incident, Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter plane crash landed in  Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning. As per reports, the plane took off from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh and it crashed in Kushinagar. As per reports, the plane crashed in fields of Kushinagar, which led to no loss of life. Indian Airforce’s helicopter has reached the spot for rescue operation. Luckily, the pilot is safe as he managed to make an emergency escape by jumping off the plane with a parachute. As per reports, a probe has been launched to find the reason behind the crash.

An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter plane crashes in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/6ZIlxssenS

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The fire has now been doused. About Jaguar aircraft: Jaguar is a British-French jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike role.