Dhaka, Bangladesh – A Chengdu F-7BGI fighter aircraft from the Bengal Air Force crashed on Monday (21) on the grounds of a school in the Uttara district, north of the capital Dhaka. At least 19 people died in the disaster and dozens were injured.
The accident took place during the day on the campus of the “Milestone” school and college, where children were present at the time of the impact.
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According to eyewitnesses and local messages, the aircraft exploded at the impact, which caused serious damage to the school buildings and injured several citizens. The pilot did not survive the accident. Rescue services are active on the spot, and the death toll can still increase.
In a brief statement to the press, the Bengali Ministry of Defense confirmed that the aircraft concerned belonged to the country’s air force.
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De Chengdu F-7BGI is a modernized version of the Soviet fighter plane Mig-21in license produced by China. The BGI variant was specially developed for the operational needs of the Bengal Air Force and contains upgraded Avionica and weapon systems.
The cause of the accident is still being investigated, and the government has announced mourning in memory of the victims of the tragedy.
Source: Ministry of Defense of Bangladesh | Illustrative photo: Wikimedia. This content was created with the help of AI and checked by the editors.
