Dibrugarh: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Antonov AN-32 transport aircraft crash-landed at Rowriah Air Force Station in Jorhat district on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with initial reports saying one pilot is feared dead and the co-pilot sustained injuries. The incident occurred during operations at the airbase, according to sources close to the matter.
Local sources said the aircraft met with the accident while operating at the base, but provided few operational details. Medical and rescue personnel responded to the scene; the condition of the injured co-pilot has been described as serious in early accounts. Authorities have not yet released an official casualty list or confirmed the identity of the pilot feared dead.
The AN-32 is a twin-engined transport aircraft used by the IAF for cargo and troop movement; a crash at an operational airbase underscores both the risks of routine sorties and the importance of rapid emergency response. At this stage, the cause of the accident has not been made public, and official statements from the Indian Air Force and base command were awaited.
Further updates are expected once formal information is released by IAF officials or local authorities.
Original Source: https://eastmojo.com/assam/2026/06/13/assam-iaf-an-32-crashes-in-jorhat-airbase-pilot-feared-dead/
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Publish Date: 2026-06-13 14:19:00
