Russian fighter jet from Admiral Kuznetsov crashes in the Mediterranean
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the crash of a MiG-29K from the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea. The Ministry reported that on November 14, while on a training flight, the fighter jet crashed a few kilometers away from the aircraft carrier when it was about to land on the ship.
“The pilot ejected himself and after being picked up by a search and rescue team was transported to Admiral Kuznetsov,” reported the Russian Ministry of Defense adding that “the pilot was well and was ready to resume the flights.” According to the Ministry, the incident was caused by a technical malfunction.” The Ministry stressed that the naval strike group is ready to continue the tasks of the mission and the flights will continue as usual.
The incident was initially reported by the American Fox News cannel citing a source in American intelligence. According to the source, a Russian MiG-29K headed towards Syria crashed in the Mediterranean shortly after takeoff. After noticing the malfunction, the pilot turned the plane back to Admiral Kuznetsov but the plane fell into the sea while trying to land, Fox News reported.