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New Delhi: Indian Air Force has grounded all MiG-21 fighter jets after the accident in Rajasthan.
According to the report of NDTV, at the beginning of this month, a MiG-21 fighter plane crashed in Rajasthan, the decision to ground all the fighter planes was made based on the ongoing investigation for the reasons of the accident. has been.
Senior defense officials said the fleet of MiG-21s has been grounded pending an investigation into the cause of the crash.
The fighter jet that crashed in Rajasthan was on a routine training flight when it crashed. The pilot sustained minor injuries after which an inquiry was launched to find out the exact cause of the accident.
The Indian Air Force has 31 fighter squadrons, including three MiG-21 Bison types.
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