{"id":66546,"date":"2026-06-13T14:59:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=66546"},"modified":"2026-06-13T14:59:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T09:29:49","slug":"five-iaf-personnel-killed-as-an-32-transport-aircraft-crashes-during-landing-in-assam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/latest\/five-iaf-personnel-killed-as-an-32-transport-aircraft-crashes-during-landing-in-assam\/","title":{"rendered":"Five IAF personnel killed as AN-32 transport aircraft crashes during landing in Assam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jorhat (Assam): Five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at an Air Force station in Assam\u2019s Jorhat district on Saturday. The co-pilot survived the accident and is currently undergoing treatment, Air Force officials said.<\/p>\n<p>The IAF has ordered a Court of Inquiry to determine the exact cause of the crash.<\/p>\n<p>According to officials, the aircraft had taken off from the Air Force base in Jorhat with six personnel on board, including the pilot. Shortly after take-off, the pilot reportedly detected a technical snag and decided to return to the airbase.<\/p>\n<p>However, while attempting to land, the aircraft reportedly overshot the runway and crashed. A fire broke out following the crash landing, resulting in the deaths of five Air Force personnel.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Indian Air Force said: \u201cAn IAF AN-32 aircraft met with an accident while landing at Jorhat today. A Court of Inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred at the Air Force\u2019s Rowriah Airbase in Jorhat. Senior Air Force officials rushed to the site soon after the accident and rescue operations were launched immediately.<\/p>\n<p>The Antonov AN-32 is a twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft of Soviet origin and forms a key part of the IAF\u2019s transport fleet. It is extensively used for strategic airlift operations, troop movement, cargo transportation and logistical support, particularly in remote and high-altitude regions.<\/p>\n<p>Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jorhat (Assam): Five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at an Air Force station in Assam\u2019s Jorhat district on Saturday. The co-pilot survived the accident and is currently undergoing treatment, Air Force officials said. 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