Three people died in a MiG-21 fighter jet crash in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, according to Additional Superintendent of Police Jassaram Boses report. However, District Collector Rukmani Riar has reported that the planes pilot survived the accident unharmed.A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries.An inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident.— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 8, 2023According to reports, the MiG-21 jets crash location was in Hanumangarhs Dabli neighbourhood. The Indian Air Force experiences the most crashes with this kind of aircraft, including all of its variants. Numerous investigations into such incidents were done as a result of the MiG-21s poor safety record. Over 170 pilots have died in similar incidents, according to the Defence Ministrys official figures. More than 20 aircraft have crashed in the last ten years, and 38 aircraft have crashed between 2003 and 2013, earning the nickname “Flying Coffin” for the type of aircraft.
