An AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed at the Jorhat Air Force station in Assam. The accident took place when the AN-32 was trying to land at the Jorhat airfield, the IAF said. A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident, the IAF said.
According to news agency PTI, the aircraft was attached to the 43 Squadron and was attempting to land in the Rowriah area. “Senior IAF officials have rushed to the area, and casualty, if any, is yet to be ascertained,” a spokesperson was quoted as saying by PTI.
BREAKING 🇮🇳 JUST IN: IAF AN-32 aircraft involved in accident in Jorhat, Assam
Aircraft reportedly met with an incident shortly after landing; details still unconfirmed
Official clarification and investigation details are awaited
What could this mean for transport aircraft safety…
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Fire engines and ambulances were sent to the crash site to douse any flame and conduct rescue operations, reported news agency ANI.
Jorhat Deputy Commissioner Jay Shivani said that the administration has received information that an Indian Air Force AN-32 cargo aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat Air Force Station. Shivani, however, said no information on the status of the crew onboard is available.
| Jorhat, Assam | A fire engine spotted arriving at the Jorhat Air Force station in Assam, where an AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force has met with an accident. Further details awaited.
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“The Indian Air Force has informed us that they will share further information once it becomes available,” Shivani said.
Witnesses PTI spoke to said they heard a loud explosion and the area was engulfed in smoke shortly after.
(With inputs from Sukrita Baruah)
