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MiG 29K develops snag, pilot ejects safely

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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.

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