Romanian Mig 21 landing incident 23-2-21

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Romanian Mig 21 landing incident 23-2-21

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A double-command MiG-21 LanceR aircraft equipped with the 71st Air Base at Câmpia Turzii was involved in an incident without serious consequences. The event took place at the end of a training flight.

According to the press release issued by the Ministry of National Defense , the Chief of Staff of the Romanian Air Force ordered the establishment of a commission to investigate the causes of the incident. The crew was not injured and the aircraft was not damaged.

The MiG-21 LanceR aircraft had problems with the landing gear, after one of the wheels did not come out completely. The pilot managed to land safely, even though the aircraft was tilted to one side.
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