The rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) say they shot a military aircraft down in the same area.
Experts who examined footage from the FSA of the downed plane say its camouflage and markings are consistent with those of a Syrian air force plane.
The pilot ejected and a search is now under way to find him, according to state media.
The plane had been on a "routine training mission", according to state-run news agency Sana.
The FSA says that it has captured one of the two-man crew, but has given no evidence of this.
The aircraft was shot down near the town of al-Muhassan, around 120km (75miles) from the Iraqi border, according to the rebels.
Footage provided by the rebels shows what appears to be a Russian-built MiG 23 fighter jet bursting into flames.
Aircraft like the MiG 23 give the Syrian government's forces a huge advantage over the rebels.
If one has been shot down, then it is a significant moment in the conflict, our correspondent adds.
Source: BBC News
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