Mig-29 Fighter Jet From Russian Aircraft Carrier Crashes Off The Coast Of Syria

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USNI News: Russian Carrier-based MiG-29K Fighter Crashes in Mediterranean; Shows Potential Gaps in Capability

A fighter assigned to the Russian carrier operating in the Eastern Mediterranean crashed during a landing approach on Sunday, a U.S. defense official confirmed to USNI News on Monday.

The Mikoyan MiG-29K was part of a trio of MiGs that had sortied from Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov headed over Syria. At one point, for unknown reasons, one of the fighters turned back to the carrier and crashed will on approach to the carrier, the official said.

According to Combat Aircraft magazine, a search and rescue helicopter from the carrier recovered the pilot who ejected from the aircraft.
“Initial indications are that the aircraft was a two-seat MiG-29KUBR version,” reported the magazine.

“Operated by the 100th Independent Shipborne Fighter Aviation Regiment, a total of four MiG-29KR/KUBRs were understood to be on board the carrier.”

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WNU Editor: This crash is not stopping Russia's naval buildup off the coast of Syria .... Russia's naval buildup off Syria grows alarmingly (UPI).

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MIG-29 fighter jet crashes into Mediterranean off Syrian coast -- TASS
Russian MiG-29 fighter jet crashes into Mediterranean, pilot unhurt – MoD -- RT
Russian Fighter From Carrier Crashes Near Syria's Shore -- AP
Russia warplane crashes into eastern Mediterranean, officials say -- The Guardian
Russian fighter jet crashes in Mediterranean sea near aircraft carrier that passed UK waters on way to Syria -- The Independent
Russian Mig-29 fighter jet crashes in Mediterranean -- BBC
Russian fighter jet crashes near its aircraft carrier in Mediterranean, US officials say -- FOX News