According to the US Navy, the incident occurred at around 12:10 p.m. MDT during the second day of the event in Idaho. The aircraft involved belonged to Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-129, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLA Amol Mitkari and senior Sharad Pawar-led NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad raised questions on Monday over the January 28 air crash that killed the late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
Her father, Shiv Kumar Mali, is a taxi driver in Mumbai and a Shiv Sena supporter. Pinky was educated in Thane, Mumbai.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered his humble tributes to the departed souls and said that his thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families during this difficult time. He prayed to God to grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the grieving families to bear this immense sorrow.
In a post on his handle X, Gandhi wrote: "Deeply saddened by the loss of our brave IAF pilot in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show. My heartfelt condolences to his family. The nation stands with them, honouring his courage and service."
