SECURITY — June 15, 2026
Pilot and naval officer killed in Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crash near Mardan
The Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed the deaths during a routine training flight and announced that a board of inquiry has been formed, while army chief General Asim Munir and other senior commanders offered condolences to the families.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — 2 min read
A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed near Mardan on Monday during a routine training flight, killing pilot Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and naval officer Taha Abbasi.
The Inter-Services Public Relations said the Pakistan Air Force command has constituted a board of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir and several senior military commanders expressed grief and extended condolences to the families of the victims.
The incident follows a Pakistan Army helicopter crash near Muzaffarabad five days earlier in which all on board were killed.
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