Darjeeling, May 23 : A MIG-21 aircraft caught fire in Darjeeling district while landing at the Bagdogra airport on Friday morning.

Though the aircraft was damaged, the pilot was safe. A court of inquiry has been ordered.

Group Captain of Indian Air Force, Bagdogra, M K Dey said the aircraft caught fire at 9:30 am while returning from a routine sortie.(ANI)