Indian Air Force MiG-27 crashes near Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely

Indian Air Force MiG-27 crashes near Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely

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The authorities have set up a court of inquiry to investigate the cause of the crash.

An Indian Air Force MiG-27 crashed nearRajasthan's Jodhpur Tuesday morning.

The pilot is reported to have ejected safely.

Authorities have set up a court of inquiry to look into the the cause of the crash.

The plane had taken off from the air force's Jodhpur airbase. It crashed into a field.

Photos from the crash site showed a large fire and debris from the plane, with a large number of locals gathered around the crash site.