The pilot of the F-7 fighter, Flight Lieutenant ‘Tahmid’, is reported missing, Chittagong airport’s manager Wing Commander Nur E Alam told bdnews24.com.
The F-7 was used as a training aircraft.
The control tower lost contact with the aircraft at 11:10am. At 11:45am it was confirmed that the plane had crashed into the sea, he said.
Wing Commander Alam said the F-7 aircraft crashed into the sea six miles off the Patenga beach.
The air force, navy and the Chittagong port authorities have launched a joint rescue operation, said Alam.
Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate Assistant Director Nur Islam told bdnews24.com, “We are not yet certain as to how the plane went missing. A probe committee will be formed to ascertain the cause.”
He refused to give further details, saying a press release would be issued later.