Date:08/07/2003 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2003/07/08/stories/2003070806810102.htm

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MiG crash

Ferozepur July 7. A MiG 23 fighter plane of the Indian Air Force today crashed into paddy fields near Mahianwala Kalan village around 30 km from the district headquarters, police said.

The pilot, Flight Lieutenant Nikhil Gupta, ejected safely and was slightly injured. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry into the incident. — PTI