IAF Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft crashes in MP's Shivpuri during training sortie

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A court of Inquiry is being ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash.

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Published on February 6, 2025 -  03:15
Breaking: Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Crashes in Madhya Pradesh on Routine Training
A twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, during a routine training sortie on Thursday. Defence officials confirmed that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the crash. The aircraft, a crucial part of the Indian Air Force's fleet, was on a scheduled mission when the accident occurred. There are no official reports yet on pilot injuries or casualties. The incident raises concerns over aircraft maintenance and operational safety within the IAF, with investigations underway to uncover the exact reason behind the crash. #Mirage2000 #IAF #IndianAirForce #AircraftCrash #Shivpuri #MadhyaPradesh #FighterJet #MilitaryAviation #AviationSafety #DefenceNews #India #AirForce #PilotSafety #CrashInvestigation #TrainingSortie #DefenceUpdates #MilitaryTraining #AirForceCrash #IAFSortie #Aerospace #Peripheral ~HT.97~GR.124~

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