A rescue mission is underway for at least one pilot who was in a recently overhauled Iranian fighter jet when it crashed during a test flight near the country’s northern border Wednesday, according to Iran’s state television. State media said the crash occurred near a dormant volcano, according to the Jerusalem Post. NEW RUSSIAN FIGHTER JET CRASHES DURING TEST, PILOT EJECTS SAFELYWhile rescue teams and three helicopters were immediately dispatched, efforts were hampered by bad weather and snow-covered terrain, according to reports. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APPEarlier this week, reports said an advanced Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet built to compete with top American stealth fighters crashed in Russia and the pilot bailed out safely. The crash happened during a test flight just days before the Russian military was set to receive its first serial-produced Su-57.

Source: Fox News December 26, 2019 19:41 UTC