Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia
 
15.11.2013.

Communique



In the vicinity of the village of Mrčajevci , around 12:30 pm, during a test flight and technical rehearsal an aircraft of the Serbian Army type J- 22 ''Eagle'' crashed.

Pilot Major Ivan Pantic of 98 Aviation Brigade stationed in Kraljevo ejected himself from the plane. Major Pantic is feeling well and was in stable condition, and during the day he will be transported to the Military Medical Academy for follow-up check-up .

The plane crashed into the field in the region of the village of Mrčajevci not damaging buildings or personnel .

The crash site has been secured in cooperation with members of the Ministry of Interior.