Aero India 2019: Two War jets collide in the mid of air during rehearsal

Two war jets collided in the mid air during rehearsal for the Aero India 2019
being held at Yelahanka Air Base from Feb 20 to 24.
The aircrafts had rehearsals since last two days in preparation for the Show beginning from Wednesday.
Immediately after the crash both the aircraft caught fire and more than 10 fire fighters have rushed to the
spot and trying to extinguish the fire.
According to eye witness the incident took place while the flights were preparing for landing after the
rehearsal when the wing of one aircraft dashed against another aircraft which was also trying to land,
and caught fire. In the impact one house caught fire while the both aircraft fell on the ground. There
was a huge sound after the collision and as both the aircraft fell and exploded before caught fire.
Eyewitness said that Pilots were seen ejecting themselves by using parachute and fell on the ground.
One Pilot sustained injuries rushed to the hospital by security personals who were rushed to the spot.
Further details are awaited.
The Aero India 2019 was scheduled to begin from tomorrow. More than 170 companies, including 35
companies from foreign countries, are participating in this year’s Aero Show. (UNI)