An-32 cargo plane crash in Assam kills 5 IAF personnel
An Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 cargo aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat airbase in Assam, resulting in the deaths of five IAF personnel. Six personnel were on board, with the co-pilot undergoing treatment for injuries. The aircraft, belonging to the 43 Squadron, lost control upon touchdown, skidded off the runway, broke into two segments, and caught fire. A court of inquiry has been constituted to determine the cause of the accident. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed condolences.
Key Points
- An An-32 cargo aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during landing at Jorhat airbase in Assam.
- The accident resulted in the death of five IAF personnel, with one co-pilot injured.
- A court of inquiry has been established to investigate the cause of the crash.
- The An-32 is a Soviet-designed twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft used by the IAF.
Exam Facts
- Aircraft type: An-32 cargo aircraft.
- Location: Jorhat airbase, eastern Assam.
- Squadron: 43 Squadron.
- Date: Saturday, June 14, 2026.
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