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Pilot dead as 2 aircraft crash in India during aerobatics practice

Xinhua | Updated: 2019-02-19 15:33

Indian Air Force's "Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team" performs during rehearsal ahead of the 'Aero India-2019' at the Yelahanka air base in Bangalore, India, February 18, 2019. [Photo/IC]

NEW DELHI - A pilot belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) died, while another two were reportedly safe on Tuesday as two aircraft collided and crashed in India's southern city of Bengaluru during a practice sortie.

According to media reports, one pilot succumbed to his injuries after ejecting from one of the crashing aircraft.

Two "Surya Kiran" aircraft of the IAF collided mid-air and crashed immediately during a practice sortie near the Yelahanka airbase ahead of the Aero India Show, which will begin on Wednesday.

Two other pilots were admitted to a local hospital for medical checkups, added the reports.

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