Locals Rescue IAF Pilot After His Fighter Jet MiG-29 Crashed In Punjab

In a shocking turn of events, an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter aircraft MiG-29 crashed in Punjab’s Nawanshahr district this morning. The aircraft that was airborne on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar met with an accident, reports NDTV.

An Indian Air Force fighter aircraft crashed near the Rurki Kalan village in #Punjab's #Nawanshahr district on Friday.

"On May 8, at 10:45 a.m., one Mig-29 aircraft airborne on a training mission from an Air Force base near #Jalandhar met with an accident,"the @IAF_MCC said. pic.twitter.com/fz1VLjtlg0

— IANS Tweets (@ians_india) May 8, 2020

According to a statement released by the IAF, the aircraft had developed a technical snag. But thankfully, the pilot safely ejected mid-air, reported India Today.

IAF: On 08 May at 1045hrs, a Mig-29 aircraft airborne on a training mission from Air Force base near Jalandhar met with an accident. Aircraft developed a technical snag and the pilot ejected safely as he was unable to control the aircraft. Pilot has been rescued by a helicopter. pic.twitter.com/42ogVKCgDB

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) May 8, 2020

Seeing the crash, locals working in the fields ran towards the spot and rescued the pilot after he fell on the ground. He was immediately given first aid by the villagers. They even protected him from the scorching sun by making a makeshift tent with their turbans.

Salute the villagers of Hoshiyarpur for immediately rescuing @IAF_MCC pilot who fell on ground after safely ejecting mid-air from crashed #MiG29 aircraft. Sikh community and Punjab have always shown commitment and love for our brave Indian forces. Wish him speedy recovery! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/LVwTPGRWkZ

— Ravinder Singh Robin ਰਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ راویندرسنگھ روبن (@rsrobin1) May 8, 2020

People online applauded the villagers for showing such love and respect for the IAF pilot.

In Punjab you can always be assured that the men and women in uniform will always get prompt help from the average person in the village.
As the IAF pilot who ejected from MIG-29 would have realised today. pic.twitter.com/t7qsEOgtFx

— Man Aman Singh Chhina (@manaman_chhina) May 8, 2020

MIG 29 crashed IAF fighter jet crashes near Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Many thanks to the villagers who took immediate action, not only rescued Pilot, rather they protected him from sun while using their turban #SinghIsKing #Hoshiarpur#IndianAirForce #MIG29 pic.twitter.com/fREvfVVy4Q

— Bidisha✨ (@Mystic24G) May 8, 2020

Salute the villagers of Hoshiyarpur for immediately rescuing IAF Pilot who ejected while a MIG29 crashed. pic.twitter.com/cnnDY6AzsE

— Davender Rangra (@AmRangra) May 8, 2020

Salute the villagers of Hoshiyarpur for immediately rescuing @IAF_MCC pilot who fell on ground after safely ejecting mid-air from crashed #MiG29 aircraft. Sikh community and Punjab have always shown commitment and love for our brave Indian forces. Wish him speedy recovery! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/weQkf3sX0i

— Aditya dhar dwivedi (@adityaddwivedi) May 8, 2020

Incredible Pic of the day
Sikh brothers protecting the IAF pilot of a crashed MiG-29 from hot sunlight using their turban ❤️🇮🇳❤️ #UnityOfCountry @IAF_MCC @SpokespersonMoD @RajivPratapRudy @AdityaRajKaul @rajeev_mp @manupubby @sneheshphilip @neeraj_rajput @Chopsyturvey pic.twitter.com/l6jFguR1NH

— Subodh Srivastava (@SriSubodhKmr) May 8, 2020

Sikh brothers protecting the IAF pilot of a crashed MiG-29 from hot sunlight using their turban 🇮🇳 हर कदम राष्ट्र की ओर #indianairforce #Punjab pic.twitter.com/fZxVVMHaZ9

— Akhilesh Vishwakarma #Get_Instant_💯% FOLLOW BACK (@Vishwa_Akhilesh) May 8, 2020

BREAKING: IAF fighter jet crashes near Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Salute to the villagers of Hoshiyarpur for immediately rescuing IAF MIG 29 Pilot who fell on ground after safely ejecting. Wish him speedy recovery! pic.twitter.com/aIkCPgfOGz

— Glorious Punjabis Globally (@GloriousPunjab1) May 8, 2020

Those turbans are not only for their appearance but also for protection.
Image showing sikh civilian shielding an IAF Pilot from sunburn as he was crashed flying MiG-29.🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/fu89yxUNK0

— Vinay Sankhat (@VinaySankhat) May 8, 2020

Salute the villagers of Hoshiyarpur for immediately rescuing @IAF_MCC pilot who fell on ground after safely ejecting mid-air from crashed #MiG29 aircraft. Sikh community and Punjab have always shown commitment and love for our brave Indian forces. Wish him speedy recovery! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nt786ZpS53

— राहुल दुबे 🇮🇳 (@MrRahulDubeyIAN) May 8, 2020

The local police and the administration were later informed, soon after which a helicopter from the airbase rescued the pilot.

It warms my heart to see how people rushed to the aid of the IAF pilot. This gesture of brotherhood shown towards him is worth appreciating. We thank the conscientious locals who came forward to help our pilot.