A video captured an Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet spiralling uncontrollably towards the ground in a flat spin, moments before the crash.
The incident occurred on Saturday as the aircraft came crashing down in a field near Agra. The Indian Air Force has confirmed that the MiG-29 suffered a “system malfunction” before the crash.
Fortunately, the pilot managed to eject safely, guiding the stricken aircraft away from populated areas to prevent any casualties on the ground.
A MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Agra during a routine training sortie today, after encountering a system malfunction. The pilot manoeuvred the aircraft to ensure no damage to life or property on the ground, before ejecting safely. An enquiry has been ordered by the IAF, to ascertain the cause of the accident.
The IAF posted on X
While it was not visible in the video, locals claimed that the pilot was seen parachuting down into nearby Baha village.