PAF fighter plane crashes, woman pilot ejects safely

Islamabad, August 15, 2011 (PPI): A Pakistan Air Force F-7 fighter aircraft Monday crashed close to Kalur Kot Khakkar (Mianwali training area) due to technical malfunction, it was officially stated.

PAF said woman pilot of aircraft, Flying Officer Nida ejected safely. Plane was on a routine operational training mission. No loss of civilian life or property has been reported. A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine cause of accident.