Reports are coming from Serbia that, that the MiG-21 fighter crashed in the republic. This is a Soviet-made light supersonic fighter., in service with the Serbian Air Force. Moreover, it was the last MiG-21, in combat with the Serbian air force.
Serbian Defense Ministry confirms aircraft crash.
According to recent reports, third generation fighter crashed in the west of the country. He performed a planned flight in the area of the village of Brazina (Bražina).
Reports from Serbia say, that the pilot was trying to move the plane away from residential buildings, but he failed to do this. The fighter fell into one of the local courtyards, what led to the fire.
At the moment, it is known about one victim on the ground.
Firefighters work at the crash site, police, as well as representatives of the military base, which the fighter belonged to.
TANYUG agency broadcasts from the village, where the fighter fell:
According to recent reports, pilot killed. His initials are called – officer ZV. known, that it was an experienced pilot. He was 43 of the year. Airplane, which he piloted, It was 34 of the year. The main version of the cause of the plane crash – technical malfunction of a fighter.
used photos:collage using photo by Zvornik Danas
