Panaji: A MiG 29K on a routine sortie over sea off Goa developed a technical malfunction while returning to base on Wednesday.
The pilot ejected safely and was recovered in a swift SAR ops, the Navy said in a tweet.
Pilot was reported to be in stable condition and board of inquiry ordered to investigate the cause of the incident, the Navy said.
“A MiG 29K on a routine sortie over sea off Goa developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. The pilot ejected safely & has been recovered in a swift SAR ops.
“Pilot reported to be in stable condition.
“BoI ordered to investigate the cause of the incident,” the Navy tweeted.