Dabolim (Goa): A MIG 29K trainer aircraft crashed after encountering a flock of birds soon after taking off from the INS Hansa Air Base in Goa’s Dabolim. Both pilots ejected safely from the aircraft, Indian Navy Flag Officer, Goa, Rear Admiral Philipose George Pynumootil was quoted saying by PTI

According to a defence release, the pilot observed the left engine had flamed out and the right engine had caught fire. Thus, attempts to recover the aircraft were unsuccessful due to damage and low height.