24.02.2012 - Indie: Havárie Mirage 2000

The Mirage 2000TH of the 1st Squadron "Tigers" of 40 Wing from Gwalior/Maharajpur crashed during a routine flight about 100 km from the base near Gorelalkapura village. Shortly after take-off, while still climbing, an engine failure occurred. Both pilots ejected.

Interestingly, Air Marshal Anil Chopra was on board, making him one of the highest-ranking pilots in the Indian Air Force who was on board the aircraft when it crashed. With him there was also Wing Commander Ram Kumar.

Source:
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