Tejas crashes in Jaisalmer in first crash involving indigenous LCA, no casualties
PTI, Mar 12, 2024, 3:56 PM IST
Jaisalmer/New Delhi: A Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force crashed in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday during an operational training sortie, the first such incident involving the indigenously-built jet.
The pilot ejected safely and there were no casualties, officials said.
In a brief statement, the IAF said a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
The crash took place around 100 km from the Pokhran desert where a mega war game ‘Bharat Shakti’ witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top military brass was underway.
Military sources indicated that the Tejas jet was to be part of the exercise.
Jaisalmer Additional Superintendent of Police Mahendra Singh said that there was no loss of property or human life in the crash near Kalla residential colony. Thick black smoke was seen billowing out from a single-storey brick structure where the aircraft crashed.
Officials said it was the first Tejas jet involved in an accident.
“A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer today during an operational training sortie. The pilot ejected safely,” the IAF said.
“A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident,” it said.
Manufactured by state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the Tejas aircraft is a potent platform for air combat and offensive air support missions while reconnaissance and anti-ship operations are its secondary roles.
Tejas aircraft are set to be the mainstay of the IAF. It has already inducted nearly 40 Tejas of initial variants.
In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF.
In November last, the ministry accorded an initial approval to procure an additional batch of 97 Tejas jets for the IAF.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
PM Modi leaves for home after concluding three-nation visit
Actress Kasthuri released from jail, says ‘I thank those who made me raging storm’
Kerala HC quashes FIR against Goa Guv over remarks on Sabarimala women entry
Smriti Irani embarks on four-nation tour to promote book on PM Modi
Karnataka Milk Federation enters Delhi-NCR, offers competitive pricing on Nandini products
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
10 month baby gets new heart, new life
Saura Swasthya launched: Karnataka to power 5,000 health facilities with solar energy
India-US ties have strong foundation: White House confident in navigating crisis over Adani bribery charges
PM Modi leaves for home after concluding three-nation visit
Siddaramaiah says confident of winning all three bypolls in Karnataka
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.