 It seems the pilot ejected, but died, either killed by ground fire while descending or other causes.On 4 March 2017, SyAAF MiG-21bis from No.679 squadron operating from Hama AB and piloted by Col. Mohammad Sawfan was shot down by rebels and subsequently crashed in Turkish territory nearby the borders; the pilot in question has successfully ejected but been arrested and taken to a hospital in Antakya.