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Last Updated : Feb 19, 2019 01:26 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com

2 Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru; 1 pilot dead

It was not immediately clear if the two aircraft collided mid-air.

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Two aircraft of the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team crashed at the Indian Air Force's Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 19 leaving one pilot dead.

Two other pilots ejected safely. Two civilians were reportedly injured.

The crash happened while rehearsing for the 2019 Aero India show slated to be held between February 20-24. It was not immediately clear if the two aircraft collided mid-air.

The two aircraft crashed outside the perimeter of the air base.

(This is a developing story. More details awaited.)
First Published on Feb 19, 2019 12:25 pm
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