Mirage V ROSE Crash: PAF Pilots Eject to Safety in Punjab Incident

A Pakistan Air Force training jet crashed in the Punjab province on Tuesday, government officials reported. The aircraft, a Mirage V ROSE, went down in fields near Ratta Tibba, which is about 350 kilometers southwest of Lahore. Fortunately, both pilots were safe because they managed to eject themselves just before the crash.

Local news sources say the pilots were taken to a nearby army hospital, even though they only had minor injuries. The aircraft was on a routine training mission that began at Thingi airport near Vehari. It crashed close to an oil depot, but thankfully, no one on the ground was hurt, and there was no damage to any buildings.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud boom and then seeing a cloud of smoke rising from the crash site. Rescue teams, including military and police, quickly arrived at the scene. Initial reports suggest the aircraft crashed due to a technical fault.

The Mirage V ROSE is an upgraded version of the older French Mirage 5 fighter plane. It has been part of the Pakistan Air Force since the 1970s, and special upgrades have made it better at flying and fighting. Despite its age, it is still an important part of the Air Force’s fleet.