Breaking: Navy MiG-29K crashes in Goa, pilots eject safely

[Yaseen1]

One of the best??? Now? Lol

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

Is it better than SU 30 MKI, F16 Blk 52+, J10 C, J11, J15, J16, SU 35, F/A 18 Super Hornet, F22, F 35, J20, SU 57, Rafale, EF Typhoon, etc??

 

[Raider 21]

Then this wouldn't matter to you either stray.

On problems with the engine, the CAG report said: "Since induction in February 2010, 40 engines (62 percent) of twin-engined MiG-29K have been withdrawn from service/rejected due to design-related defects."
Additionally, the serviceability of the warplanes was low, ranging from 21.30 percent to 47.14 percent, according to the report.

Alas when they don't fly they don't die.

A very capable aircraft of its generation but backed by a poor maintenance record in service with the naval aviation squadrons.

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On a sidenote, these guys did their advanced jet training in the US. Glad that they are safe, however if it is something other than the birds trike, then their training better be questioned.

 

[Windjammer]

It's often said that rather than any effort to save an aircraft, Indian pilots are known to hit the ejection button at the first sign of an emergency. This image is further proof of the said claim.
The MiG-29K has already crashed and is burning while the pilots are high in the air dangling down by their parachutes....thus meaning immediate ejection at altitude.

 

[FuturePAF]

It's often said that rather than any effort to save an aircraft, Indian pilots are known to hit the ejection button at the first sign of an emergency. This image is further proof of the said claim.
The MiG-29K has already crashed and is burning while the pilots are high in the air dangling down by their parachutes....thus meaning immediate ejection at altitude.

The News story said the Mig had engine trouble, but this plane is twin engined. Did both engines fail at the same time or did the pilots ditched at the first sign of trouble?

 

[Ali_Baba]

The Mig29k has the most modern variant of the RD33 series, and PAF has not had any real issues with its predecessor so far. So, suggests an IAF problem...

 

[Windjammer]

The News story said the Mig had engine trouble, but this plane is twin engined. Did both engines fail at the same time or did the pilots ditched at the first sign of trouble?

Exactly, even if one engine is knocked out, the benefit of twin engines is that it can still fly on second engine in emergency.

 

[Meliodas]

For some reason this report made me think back of Indian comedy serial kichdi

 

[RPK]

The Mig29k has the most modern variant of the RD33 series, and PAF has not had any real issues with its predecessor so far. So, suggests an IAF problem...

It’s Indian Navy aircraft for carrier ops

 

[Raider 21]

Exactly, even if one engine is knocked out, the benefit of twin engines is that it can still fly on second engine in emergency.

True but in certain conditions. If you see the video, the jet was burning right in the middle, chances are both engines were both on fire.

 

[FuturePAF]

Exactly, even if one engine is knocked out, the benefit of twin engines is that it can still fly on second engine in emergency.

Apparently not for the IAF

 

[Hallian_Khan]

Everyday of the year...

Very Very Happy BD ....

may you have many such gifts ....

 

[Mrc]

Can anyone explain the engine failure as mig 29 has 2 engines??

 

[Windjammer]

True but in certain conditions. If you see the video, the jet was burning right in the middle, chances are both engines were both on fire.

My dear that would happen even after a flame out......a jet falling out of sky would disintegrate whether one engine is out or both.

 

[GriffinsRule]

I have to say, not all Indian pilots are ejection happy. This year they had a bird strike on a Jaguar on take off with one engine taken out. That pilot had the presence of mind to eject his stores and land back to the base safely. Still, a twin-seat Mig-29 out is great news.

As for Tejas, has it finally made it through FOC yet? Also, there is still 6 weeks left to go and IAF owes us a crash for December to celebrate 2020 in style.