MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashed over the sea off the Goa coast on Wednesday. According to the details, the MiG 29K fighter aircraft came down while it was on a routine sortie.
The aircraft developed a technical malfunction while returning to base.
The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely and is said to be in stable condition, the Indian Navy said.
A swift search and rescue operation was launched soon after the incident.
Meanwhile, a Board of Inquiry (BoI) has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident.