Indian air force aircraft crashes continue NEW DELHI, March 20 (UPI) -- The Indian military has lost 33 fights aircraft since 2009, Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony said in response to a question from the Indian Parliament. Antony said there were 31 deaths associated with the air incidents. The air force's operational fighter most liable to crash was the MiG-21, which accounted for 16 of the 31 aircraft losses. The MiG-21 has acquired such a sinister reputation that Indian pilots have nicknamed it "the flying coffin." During the last three years, India also lost one British-made Sepecat Jaguar, two French-built Mirage 2000s, three Russian Sukhoi Su-30s, as well as other types. Ten helicopters were lost during the same period, The Economic Times reported. Antony attributed the majority of the accidents to human error and technical problems. "Every Indian air force aircraft accident is thoroughly investigated by a court of inquiry to ascertain the cause of accident," he reported to Parliament. Remedial measures are taken accordingly to check their recurrence in future.