Agencies

New Delhi, March 17:

An Air Force pilot was killed in a MiG-21 Bison aircraft accident this morning, the Air Force said in a statement today.

The accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase.

The Air Force lost Group Captain A Gupta in the 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,” the statement added.

A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident.