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MiG-21 crashes in central India, pilot killed

New Delhi, Mar 17: An Air Force pilot was killed in a MiG-21 Bison accident when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India. The Air Force lost Group Captain A Gupta in the accident.

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The accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission, the IAF said on Twitter.

"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," the air force said in a tweet.

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

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