Date:01/02/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/02/01/stories/2008020161380100.htm

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MiG 27 crashes, pilot safe

Kolkata: An Indian Air Force MiG 27 fighter jet crashed on Thursday due to a technical malfunction. The accident took place about 10 km away from the Hashimara airbase. The pilot ejected to safety. The aircraft was flying a routine sortie when it crashed.