Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:50am on 13 Jun 2026,Saturday India
The Indian Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam, killing five personnel. The co-pilot survived the crash and is undergoing treatment. The aircraft reportedly caught fire after the accident, triggering rescue and firefighting operations inside the airbase. According to the IAF, the aircraft was on a routine sortie when it crashed. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. The Air Force has expressed condolences to the families of those killed and said it stands with them during this difficult time. (PC: India Today, X)
