Indian Air Force Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes During Training in Haryana

The pilot ejected safely after the aircraft encountered a system malfunction; an inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause.

A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in the Morni Hills area of Panchkula district, Haryana, during a routine training sortie on Friday afternoon.
The aircraft took off from the Ambala airbase and encountered a system malfunction before the crash.
The pilot ejected safely and maneuvered the jet away from populated areas, avoiding potential casualties on the ground.
Local villagers and authorities, including the police and IAF rescue teams, were the first to arrive at the crash site.
The Indian Air Force has initiated a Court of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the accident.