IAF Group commander killed in fatal MiG-21 Bison aircraft crash

New Delhi: One Group Captain has lost his life after a MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force was involved in a fatal accident on Wednesday morning, said the Indian Air Force.

“A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning, while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India. The IAF lost Group Captain A Gupta in the tragic accident. IAF expresses deep condolences and stands firmly with the family members,” the Indian Air Force said.

A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of IAF was involved in a fatal accident this morning while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India. IAF lost Group Captain A Gupta in the accident. A Court of Inquiry ordered to determine cause of accident: Indian Air Force

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2021

A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident, the IAF said.