An Indian Air Force MiG-29 crashed near Agra.
The fighter was on a scheduled flight when it encountered a malfunction.
The pilot tried to maneuver the plane before ejecting to avoid a collision on the ground, The Economic Times reports.
The Indian Air Force has been ordered to conduct an investigation to establish the cause of the crash.
The Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter was flying from Adampur in Punjab.
He was on his way to Agra for training when the incident occurred.
An investigation will be launched, Defense Ministry officials said.
After the investigation, the reasons for the crash of the MiG-29 fighter will be announced.
