Pune: A number of aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) have crashed in recent years, and sources in the IAF have hinted that pilots' training may have been compromised, leading to these incidents. "Due to nonavailability of basic trainer aircraft, intermediate jet trainer and full complement of advance jet simulators, pilot training was compromised. Considering these things, it's an alarming trend we have seen in recent years," said a senior IAF officer, wishing to stay anonymous.
According to Ministry of Defence (MoD) data, 20 fighter aircraft (3 Sukhoi, 12 MiG and 5 Jaguar) have crashed in the last three years. When asked why instances of MiG aircraft crashes are significantly higher, the officer said, "MiG 21s and 27s were brought in from Russia in the 60s and 70s. Considering the rise in MiG accidents, three squadrons of the ageing MiG 21 and 27 fighter jets are set to be phased out this year. Three squadrons of 18 aircraft each will be pulled out due to the end of their life cycle."
03/08/15 Pune Mirror
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According to Ministry of Defence (MoD) data, 20 fighter aircraft (3 Sukhoi, 12 MiG and 5 Jaguar) have crashed in the last three years. When asked why instances of MiG aircraft crashes are significantly higher, the officer said, "MiG 21s and 27s were brought in from Russia in the 60s and 70s. Considering the rise in MiG accidents, three squadrons of the ageing MiG 21 and 27 fighter jets are set to be phased out this year. Three squadrons of 18 aircraft each will be pulled out due to the end of their life cycle."
03/08/15 Pune Mirror
