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Five Indian Air Force personnel die in AN-32 crash in Jorhat, Assam

Five Indian Air Force personnel lost their lives when an AN-32 aircraft crashed while landing at Rowriah airbase in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. In response to the tragedy, IAF has launched a court of inquiry to look into the incident, paying tribute to Sqn. Ldr. Prashant Singh and his fellow servicemen.

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Jun 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Five Indian Air Force personnel die in AN-32 crash in Jorhat, Assam

Key Takeaways

  • •Five Indian Air Force personnel died in an AN-32 aircraft crash during landing in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday.
  • •The IAF identified the deceased as Sqn. Ldr. Prashant Singh and Flt. Lt. Shubham Kumar among others.
  • •A court of inquiry has been initiated to investigate the crash circumstances.
  • •The air force station in Jorhat has been sealed off as officials assess the situation.
  • •The IAF expressed deep regret, acknowledging the sacrifice of its personnel in the line of duty.

Five members of Indian Air Force (IAF) died when AN-32 aircraft crashed landing in Jorhat, Assam on Saturday. The aircraft,part of IAF's 43 Squadron,carrying cargo,met tragic end at Rowriah airbase. IAF confirmed the deaths on X,naming Sqn. Ldr. Prashant Singh, Flt. Lt. Shubham Kumar, Sgt. Jitendra Sharma, and Agniveervayu members Khemaram Kumawat and Danish Alam.

IAF expressed deep regret over the crash, acknowledging sacrifice made by personnel in line of duty. A court of inquiry now probing circumstances surrounding the incident.

Senior IAF officials rushed to site to assess situation . Air force station sealed off,restricting access as investigation proceeds. Spokesperson said full extent of casualties still being determined.

This is a somber moment for IAF, focused now on uncovering accident's cause while honoring service of those who perished…

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