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IAF's Sukhoi, Mirage aircraft crash in Morena, 1 pilot killed

2 Indian Air Force fighter jets Sukhoi-30 and Mirage 2000 crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Morena. The crash happened reportedly when they were practicing a bombing mission. The aircrafts crashed near Morena’s Pahargarh area after taking off from Gwalior air base. The two jets were part of different teams in this exercise.According to sources, 2 pilots reportedly ejected while one is feared dead. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. Reports suggest the collision was not head-on, wings clipped. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to bring the flames under control. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.

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