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Russian fighter jet crashes, pilots bail out safely

A Russian fighter jet crashed in southern Siberia on Friday, but its pilot bailed out safely, an Air Force spokesman said.

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  • Published: 15:41 October 17, 2008
  • Gulf News

Moscow: A Russian fighter jet crashed in southern Siberia on Friday, but its pilot bailed out safely, an Air Force spokesman said.

Dmitry Feofanov said the MiG-29 crashed Friday in the Chita region while on a training flight. He said the jet's pilot ejected safely and is in a satisfactory condition.

Feofanov said the Air Force has grounded its MiG-29s until an investigative panel has determined the cause of the crash.
The twin-engined MiG-29 is a mainstay of the Russian Air Force.

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