IAF trainer jet crashes near Chennai; Pilots safe

Article Posted on : - Jan 31, 2012

A file photo of IAF's Kiran jet trainer.

CHENNAI (PTI): A Kiran Trainer Aircraft of IAF on Tuesday crashed on the outskirts of the city during a routine training sortie, but both the pilots ejected to safety.

The two-seater aircraft, which left the Air Force Station at suburban Tambaram, crashed near Iyancherry village, some 30 km from here, police said.

"A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to find out the reasons for the crash", a Defence Ministry release said.

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