INTERNATIONAL — June 13, 2026
Five Indian Air Force Personnel Killed in AN-32 Crash in Assam
The co-pilot survived the incident at Jorhat Air Force Station, where the aircraft overturned and caught fire during a routine training landing, and a Court of Inquiry has been launched to investigate.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Pajhwok — 2 min read
An Antonov An-32 transport plane of the Indian Air Force crashed at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam, killing five personnel.
The incident took place as the plane was attempting to land on a routine training mission.
The aircraft overturned and caught fire in the process.
The co-pilot was rescued alive from the wreckage.
Indian Air Force authorities have ordered a Court of Inquiry into the accident to ascertain its cause.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event (AN-32 crash killing five IAF personnel at Jorhat); both cite IAF statements with consistent basic facts on deaths, location, aircraft type and investigation launch. Minor variations in pre-crash details and survivor condition are normal reporting differences and do not affect core corroboration.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Five IAF personnel killed in AN-32 crash at Jorhat Air Force Station, Assam on Saturday during landing attempt
- Aircraft caught fire after breaking apart/overturning on landing
- Routine flight/training mission
- IAF issued statement confirming deaths and launched investigation
- At least one survivor rescued
Where reports differ
- Pajhwok provides specific pre-crash flight details (Jorhat to Chabua, overshot runway, crossed taxiway) not mentioned by Khaama Press
- Pajhwok specifies casualty breakdown (2 officers, 3 servicemen) and survivor condition (critical); Khaama Press only notes co-pilot survived without further details
- Pajhwok states this is third major AN-32 accident in past decade; Khaama Press does not mention accident history
Filed by 2 outlets
Khaama Press
Originating
Reported straight
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Pajhwok
Reported straight
Reported straight
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International — Indian Air Force, AN-32, Assam crash, Jorhat
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