VIDEO: IAF's Mirage 2000 Fighter Aircraft Crashes In Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri

2025-02-06 06:17:48

(MENAFN- Live Mint) An Indian Air Force (IAF) twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, February 6, during a routine training sortie. According to news reports, both pilots ejected safely.

A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash.

Further details awaited.

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Both pilots ejected safely before the crash and have been recovered. Initial reports suggest there were no casualties on the ground. The IAF has confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the precise reasons for the accident.

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The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French multirole, single-engine, fourth-generation jet fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation.

It's a supersonic combat aircraft with a delta-wing design, sharing its general layout with the older Mirage III but incorporating advanced avionics.

The Mirage 2000 is known for its agility and manoeuvrability thanks to its low-set, thin wing with a 58° leading-edge sweep.

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Here are some notable incidents involving Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft crashes in India over the past 10 years:

February 1, 2019 : A Mirage 2000 trainer aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from HAL Airport in Bengaluru, resulting in the deaths of both test pilots, Squadron Leader Samir Abrol and Squadron Leader Siddhartha Negi. The aircraft was undergoing an acceptance test flight after an upgrade program by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Footage suggested a possible mechanical issue and failure of the arrester barrier may have contributed to the accident. The jet's black box was sent to France for analysis.

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