An Indian Navy MiG-29k aircraft burst into flames after it veered off the runway and crashed while a trainee pilot attempted to take off at the Naval Air Station, INS Hansa, in Goa. The Indian Navy spokesperson told reporters that the fire inside the MiG-29k aircraft has been completely extinguished and the aircraft has been rendered safe after removal of the fuel onboard.
A MiG 29K aircraft with under-trainee pilot goes off runway while taking off at Goa airport. Pilot ejects to safety. Fire on aircraft being extinguished.Indian Navy Spokerperson
Three planes were diverted at the Dabolim (Goa) airport due to the incident on 3 January.
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