IAF trainer aircraft crashes during training exercise in West Bengal, pilots eject safely

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 13, 2024
A Hawk trainer aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a training exercise in Kalaikunda, West Bengal. Both pilots managed to eject safely and there were no casualties or damage to civilian property reported. A court of inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the accident.

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