IAF AN-32 Aircraft Crashes While Landing At Assam’s Jorhat Airbase

An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday, triggering a major emergency response within the airbase premises.

According to the Indian Air Force, the accident occurred when the AN-32 aircraft was on its final approach to the Jorhat airfield. Preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft caught fire after landing inside the airbase, leading to immediate firefighting and rescue operations.

“The accident took place when the AN-32 was trying to land at the Jorhat airfield. There are fears that the pilot may have lost his life in the crash,” the IAF said in an official statement.

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Emergency teams, including firefighters and rescue personnel, were quickly deployed to the crash site to control the blaze and assess the situation. Firefighting operations are currently underway inside the airbase.

Senior Indian Air Force officials have rushed to the accident site to oversee rescue efforts and gather details about the incident. Authorities are yet to officially confirm casualties, though concerns remain over the pilot’s condition.

The AN-32 is a twin-engine military transport aircraft widely used by the Indian Air Force for logistics, troop movement, and supply missions, particularly in challenging terrains and high-altitude regions.

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More details are expected as rescue operations continue and officials complete a preliminary assessment of the accident.