Watch | An Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, resulting in the death of two pilots during a training mission.
The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat Air Force Station before losing radar contact with ground control.
The crash occurred around 60 km from Jorhat, prompting immediate search and rescue operations.
Pilots Killed in the Incident
The Indian Air Force confirmed the deaths of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar.
Both officers sustained fatal injuries in the crash, and the IAF expressed deep condolences to their families.
Aircraft Was on a Training Mission
According to officials, the Su-30MKI fighter jet was flying a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.
Radar contact with the aircraft was lost shortly after take-off, leading to a large-scale search operation in the forested region of Karbi Anglong.
About the Su-30MKI Fighter Jet
The Su-30MKI is a twin-engine, long-range multirole fighter aircraft used by the Indian Air Force.
Originally designed by Russia’s Sukhoi, the aircraft is manufactured in India under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
It forms the backbone of the Indian Air Force’s fighter fleet and plays a major role in air defence and combat operations.
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