A Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in a field in Maharashtra's Nashik this afternoon, June 4. Both the pilot and the co-pilot managed to eject safely, as confirmed by Defence officials. According to reports from NDTV, the aircraft took off from Ozar in Maharashtra's Nashik and crashed in a field near Shirasgaon village during a test flight. The aircraft had been undergoing overhauling with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, reported defence officials. A video shared by news agency PTI, shows the fighter jet engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke billowing from the aircraft. Emergency services are expected to be on the scene as we await more details regarding the incident. Turkey Army Plane Crash: Two Pilots Killed As Military Aircraft Crashes in Kayseri (See Video).

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