IAF An-32 crash near Jorhat kills five personnel; co-pilot injured, inquiry ordered

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an An-32 transport aircraft crashed during a routine mission in Assam, prompting an investigation.

Heartbreaking CCTV footage has emerged showing the final moments before an Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam, killing all five personnel on board during a training sortie.The video, which surfaced on Sunday, reportedly shows the aircraft after landing before it skidded off the runway, overturned and burst into flames, triggering a massive fire and emergency response at the airbase.Damn! The footage from Jorhat! Looked very much alright till the landing roll! Drifted left & lost control! Om Shanti Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/ZUhrlhnPA4— BlackJack! (@B777200F) June 14, 2026 The accident occurred at around 10 am on Saturday within the premises of the military station. In an initial statement, the IAF confirmed that an AN-32 aircraft had met with an accident during a routine training mission and urged the public to avoid speculation while preliminary inquiries were underway.Later, the force announced that five personnel had lost their lives in the crash. The deceased were identified as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam. The IAF expressed deep condolences to their families and said it stands with them in this time of grief.Jorhat AN-32 Crash Kills 5 IAF Personnel During Training Sortie; Aircraft Caught Fire At AirbaseEmergency teams rushed to the crash site to extinguish the fire and secure the area. Residents living near the airbase reported hearing a loud noise before noticing thick plumes of black smoke rising from inside the installation.The exact cause of the accident remains unknown, and the Indian Air Force has launched a preliminary investigation into the incident.The tragedy has also revived memories of the 2019 AN-32 disaster, when another IAF transport aircraft that took off from Jorhat went missing en route to Arunachal Pradesh before its wreckage was eventually located, with all 13 personnel on board declared dead.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday paid homage to five personnel who lost their lives in the crash of an AN-32 transport aircraft at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on June 13.Mortal Remains Sent To HometownsAccording to defence officials, the mortal remains of three personnel, including Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, are being taken to their hometowns of Dehradun, Gaya and Bhojpur, respectively, for final rites.Aircraft Crashed During Landing AttemptThe AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at the Jorhat Air Force Station on Saturday while attempting to land at the airfield.Confirming the incident, the Indian Air Force had said, "An AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. More details are awaited."The IAF later confirmed that five personnel were killed in the crash and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.IAF Identifies Deceased PersonnelIn a post on X, the Air Force identified the deceased personnel as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam."The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam. Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. IAF extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stands firmly with them in this hour of grief," the IAF said.About The AN-32 AircraftThe AN-32 is a twin-engine military transport aircraft that has been extensively used by the Indian Air Force for logistics, cargo transportation and operational support missions across diverse terrains, including high-altitude and remote regions.According to officials, the accident occurred at around 10 am when the aircraft was attempting to land at the Jorhat airfield. The circumstances leading to the crash are yet to be officially established.IAF Confirms Death Of 5 Personnel In Jorhat AN-32 Crash; Injured Co-Pilot Undergoing Treatment, Inquiry Ordered Court Of Inquiry OrderedFollowing the incident, the Indian Air Force ordered a Court of Inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident.The inquiry is expected to examine all aspects of the flight, including technical, operational and maintenance-related factors, to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

IAF extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stands firmly with them in this hour of grief,” IAF said in a post on X on Saturday. Giving details, IAF said the “aircraft met with an accident during a routine sortie today at approximately 1000h at Jorhat, Assam. Crash site management and initial enquiries are on at this time.”

Guwahati, June 13: Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident during a training sortie at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday morning.Crash DetailsThe accident occurred at around 10 am within the premises of the airbase, where the aircraft reportedly caught fire after crashing, triggering an emergency response.In a statement posted on X, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said, “An IAF An-32 aircraft met with an accident during a training sortie today at approximately 1000h at Jorhat, Assam. Crash site management and initial enquiries are on at this time. IAF requests everyone to refrain from speculation till preliminary results are not in.”The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam.Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.… pic.twitter.com/9SmOjtS5mU— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 13, 2026A few hours later, the IAF confirmed the deaths of five personnel in the accident.Deceased Identified“The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam,” it said in another post.The deceased were identified as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam.Contradictory Initial Reports“IAF extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stands firmly with them in this hour of grief,” the statement added.Initial reports following the crash had suggested that one pilot was feared dead while the co-pilot had sustained injuries and was undergoing treatment at the Air Force Station's medical facility. The Air Force later confirmed the loss of five personnel.Emergency ResponseEmergency teams were rushed to the crash site immediately after the accident to contain the fire and secure the area. Crash site management operations and preliminary inquiries are currently underway.Residents living near the airbase said they heard a loud noise before noticing thick plumes of smoke rising from inside the military installation.“We heard a loud noise and came outside to see what had happened. That's when we noticed thick black smoke billowing from the area,” a local resident said.Another resident claimed the aircraft appeared to have been on the ground at the time of the incident.Assam Bans Fresh Aadhaar Enrolment For Adults Above 18 To Curb Illegal Immigration, Exempts SC/ST/Tea Garden Till 2027“The aircraft was not in flight. It appeared to be stationed on the ground, and I did not hear the sound of an aircraft flying overhead. I only saw thick black smoke rising from the site,” the resident said.The circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear and the exact cause has not yet been established. The Indian Air Force has initiated preliminary inquiries into the incident.The Soviet-origin AN-32 is a twin-engine tactical transport aircraft that has served as one of the IAF’s key workhorses for decades, particularly in high-altitude regions and difficult terrain across the Northeast and the Himalayan frontier.The accident has revived memories of the June 2019 AN-32 tragedy, when an IAF aircraft carrying 13 personnel went missing after taking off from Jorhat Air Force Station for Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh. Following an extensive search operation, the wreckage was located in the mountainous terrain of Arunachal Pradesh and all 13 personnel on board were declared dead.

Five Indian Air Force personnel tragically lost their lives in an An-32 aircraft accident near Jorhat, Assam, during a routine sortie. The aircraft crashed outside the airstrip, prompting an ongoing investigation into the cause. The IAF has requested that speculation be avoided until preliminary results are available.