MojNews-An Azerbaijani jet fighter crashed near the capital Baku , the Defense Ministry said on Thursday. The accident took place during a training flight.

The MIG-۲۹ disappeared from radar at ۲۲.۰۰ (۱۸۰۰ GMT) late on Wednesday, the ministry said in a statement.

The plane is believed to have crashed in the Caspian Sea , and search and rescue efforts for the pilot have been initiated, the ministry added.

On the instructions of the defense minister, a special commission has been created to establish the causes of the crash .