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On Thursday, a Mirage 2000 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, while conducting a routine training mission. The incident took place near Sunari Chowki, with the pilot ejecting safely before the aircraft went down.

 

Thankfully, no casualties were reported, and the pilot was unharmed.

 

Defence officials have confirmed that a Court of Inquiry will be initiated to investigate the exact cause of the crash. The wreckage from the aircraft was found engulfed in flames, with thick plumes of smoke rising from the debris, as seen in the visuals from the crash site.

 

The crash comes just a few months after a similar incident involving a MiG-29 fighter jet in November 2024. The MiG-29 had crashed into a field near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, also during a routine training sortie, after a technical malfunction.

 

The pilot, like in the Shivpuri incident, was able to eject safely before the aircraft crashed. In that case, the IAF clarified that the pilot took all necessary precautions to avoid any risk to life or property on the ground, but the cause of the crash was attributed to a system malfunction.

 

As with the recent Shivpuri incident, a formal inquiry was launched to determine the cause.

 

While the reasons for the crash near Shivpuri remain unknown, these incidents highlight the importance of safety measures in the Indian Air Force's training operations.

 

The IAF has an established track record of promptly investigating any such incidents to ensure that necessary steps are taken to prevent such accidents in the future.

 

At this time, the details surrounding the exact cause of the Mirage 2000 crash remain under investigation, with officials carefully reviewing the flight data and other relevant factors.

 

The IAF has assured the public that the safety of its pilots is a top priority and that measures will be taken to prevent similar occurrences moving forward.

 

In the meantime, the Defence Ministry has expressed relief that the pilot was able to eject safely, highlighting the significance of modern ejection systems that play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of pilots in critical situations.

 

The IAF remains committed to maintaining the highest safety standards during training exercises to minimise risks and enhance the safety of its personnel and equipment.