Tejas LCA crashes near Jaisalmer (Photo: ANI’s X account)
A Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday during an operational training flight, the IAF said.
The pilot ejected safely, the report said.
A commission of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.
“An Indian Air Force Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas today crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training flight. The pilot ejected safely,” the IAF said in a brief statement.
#WATCH | Rajasthan | A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas of the Indian Air Force today crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training flight. The pilot ejected safely. A commission of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident. pic.twitter.com/3JZf15Q8eZ— ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2024
First print: March 12, 2024 | 3:26 PM IST