Watch: MiG 29K veers off runway, burst into flames

An Indian Navy fighter aircraft MiG 29K veered off the runway at Goa International Airport during takeoff and burst into flames. According to naval officials, the pilot, a trainee, ejected safely but suffered non-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, during a routine training sortie. The crash prompted the Indian Navy to close down the runway for safety purposes. Airports Authority of India officials at Goa International Airport said that commercial flights would be delayed till the runway was cleared.