IAF’s MiG 21 Bison aircraft meets with accident while taking off, Group Captain loses life

New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain A Gupta lost his life after the MIG-21 Bison aircraft he was flying met with a fatal accident while taking off on Wednesday morning.

“A MIG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbas in Central India,” the IAF said in a tweet. 

A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India.

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 17, 2021

“IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members,” another tweet read.

The IAF lost Group Captain A Gupta in the tragic accident. IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 17, 2021

A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident. (UNI)