New Delhi: A fighter plane of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Sunday during a routine mission from Jodhpur in Rajasthan . Police have reached the spot. Inspector general of Police confirmed that the pilot is safe.

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According to the reports, The MiG 27 UPG aircraft crashed in the morning. It was on a routine mission from Jodhpur has crashed in Godana near Sheoganj in Sirohi.

According to officials, "At around 11:45 am today, a MiG-27 UPG aircraft which got airborne from Utarlai Air Force base experienced engine problems leading to a crash, at about 120 kms south of Jodhpur. However, the pilot ejected safely." officials further added that "A court of inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident,"

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Just three weeks after a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan's Bikaner district