IAF AN-32 Aircraft Crashes at Jorhat Air Base in Assam, Five Air Warriors Make Supreme Sacrifice
Brief By Newsbrief / 4:30 PM on 13 Jun 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) suffered a major loss after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam while attempting to land. According to the IAF, the aircraft went down within the airbase premises and caught fire immediately after the crash. Emergency response teams, firefighters and rescue personnel rushed to the spot to control the blaze and carry out relief operations. Senior Air Force officials also reached the site to monitor the situation. The accident has raised concerns within the defense establishment, and efforts were launched immediately to assess the extent of the damage and rescue those on board.
The tragic crash claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The deceased have been identified as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam. The co-pilot was rescued from the wreckage and is currently undergoing medical treatment. The incident has triggered an outpouring of grief across the country, with military officials, political leaders and citizens paying tribute to the brave air warriors who lost their lives while serving the nation.
The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined. The Indian Air Force has confirmed that a detailed investigation has been ordered to establish the circumstances that led to the accident. A Court of Inquiry has been constituted to examine technical, operational and environmental factors related to the crash. The IAF stated that all aspects of the incident are being thoroughly investigated and further details will be shared as the inquiry progresses. The AN-32 is one of the Air Force’s key transport aircraft and is widely used for logistical and operational missions across the country.