<div>A MiG-27 aircraft of the IAF today crashed in a residential area of the city, with the pilot ejecting safely.<div><br /></div><div>The plane crashed adjacent to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar, SHO Basni Police Station Rajesh Yadav told PTI.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pilot was on a routine training mission. He had reported a technical problem and sought priority landing.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, as the engine had failed, he had to eject, IAF sources said.</div><div><br /></div><div>The area has been cordoned off and police officials have reached the spot.</div><div><br /></div><div>ACP Jodhpur (West) Sima Hingonia said a portion of a house where the plane crashed was damaged.</div><div><br /></div><div>A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident.</div></div>
<div>A MiG-27 aircraft of the IAF today crashed in a residential area of the city, with the pilot ejecting safely.<div><br /></div><div>The plane crashed adjacent to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar, SHO Basni Police Station Rajesh Yadav told PTI.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pilot was on a routine training mission. He had reported a technical problem and sought priority landing.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, as the engine had failed, he had to eject, IAF sources said.</div><div><br /></div><div>The area has been cordoned off and police officials have reached the spot.</div><div><br /></div><div>ACP Jodhpur (West) Sima Hingonia said a portion of a house where the plane crashed was damaged.</div><div><br /></div><div>A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident.</div></div>