IAF AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashes At Jorhat Air Base In Assam; Investigation On
IAF AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashes At Jorhat Air Base In Assam; Investigation On
Jorhat, Assam, June 13, 2026: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed within the premises of the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday, triggering a fire and prompting an immediate emergency response.
According to preliminary information, the aircraft went down inside the airbase shortly after the incident occurred. Fire and rescue teams were rushed to the site to contain the blaze and assess the situation.
The Indian Air Force confirmed the crash and stated that an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the accident. Officials have not yet released details regarding casualties or injuries.
Further information is awaited as authorities continue rescue, recovery and assessment operations at the crash site.
The AN-32 is a twin-engine military transport aircraft that has long been a key part of the Indian Air Force’s logistics fleet. Designed to operate in challenging conditions, including high-altitude and remote regions, the aircraft is widely used for transporting personnel, equipment and supplies across the country.
The incident comes months after an IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a routine training mission. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat Air Force Station before losing contact with ground control and subsequently crashing in a remote hilly area, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board.
The Air Force is expected to provide further details on the AN-32 crash as the investigation progresses.
