PAF Mirage crashes in Karachi, pilot embraces martyrdom

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KARACHI: A Pakistan Air Force Mirage aircraft crashed in Musharraf colony on Tuesday, the pilot embraced martyrdom according to PAF sources.

PAF has launched an investigation into the crash. According to details, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft but sustained injuries which proved fatal.

The PAF adds, that the ill fated Mirage was on a routine training flight.

The crash site is located beyond the Edhi graveyard which is situated next to restricted area. There was no loss on the ground, PAF sources said.