Crashed aircraft (Photo: ANI)

NEW DELHI: A MiG-27 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Jodhpur in Rajasthan on Sunday, according to officials.

The pilot of the MiG-27 aircraft has ejected safely. The aircraft was on a routine mission when it crashed.

The MiG 27 UPG jet took off from Utarlai airforce base and the jet experienced engine problems leading to the crash at around 11:45 AM in Sirohi district about 120 km south of Jodhpur, officials said, adding that the pilot ejected safely.

Preliminary reports indicate no loss of property or life on the ground.

"A court of inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident," officials added.

The fighter aircraft crashed in Shivganj police station area near Godana dam in Sirohi district. Police and administrative officials have reached the spot to cordon off the area, Sirohi district SP, Kalyan Mal Meena, said.

This comes just three weeks after a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan's Bikaner district.

The pilot of the MiG-21 aircraft had ejected safely.

(With agency inputs)

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