Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-27 aircraft crashed near Air Force Station Hashimara in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri District today. The aircraft flew from Hashimara airbase and was on a routine flying training by Wing Commander J Singh when it crashed at around 12.40 p.m.
Wing Commander Singh ejected safely. There were no casualties due to the air crash. An inquiry has been ordered to investigate the reasons for the accident.