AN-32 plane is the lifeblood of the Air Force, this specialty is not found in any other aircraft, but it is all over. Five IAF Personnel Killed In An 32 Transport Aircraft Crash In Assamjorhat

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Jorhat AN-32 Crash: What happened in Jorhat, Assam, Indian Air Force aircraft AN-32 broke into two pieces on the ground? How did the AN-32 suddenly collapse? What is the real reason behind AN-32 accident?

New Delhi: A tragic accident took place in Jorhat, Assam on Saturday. An AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed here, in which 5 Air Force personnel lost their lives. The accident occurred around 10 am on Saturday morning when the plane was trying to land at Jorhat airfield. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed deep sorrow over this incident and said that the country stands strongly with the families of the martyred soldiers in this difficult time.

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The country will always remember the five air warriors

Rajnath Singh said, “Deeply saddened by the loss of five air warriors in the AN-32 crash in Jorhat, Assam. Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Their courage and service to the nation will always be remembered with pride and gratitude. My condolences to the bereaved families. The country stands firmly with them in this hour of grief.”

What are the features of AN-32 aircraft?

  • The AN-32 is a twin-engine military transport aircraft.
  • The Indian Air Force uses it for logistics, cargo transportation and in high altitude and remote areas.
  • This aircraft has been performing many types of operational missions.
  • Its strength is considered important during operation in hot climates and high altitude areas like the Himalayas.
  • This plane can carry 7 tons of goods at one time.
  • It is mostly used in relief and rescue work.
  • According to the Defense Ministry, the Air Force is considering replacing its fleet of old AN-32 and IL-76 aircraft under the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program to meet future requirements.

Air Force saluted its soldiers

  • The Air Force has also confirmed this accident. The IAF said in a post on social media platform
  • “The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 crash at Jorhat, Assam. All of them made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The Air Force expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and stands firmly with them in this hour of grief,” the IAF said in a statement.
  • After this incident, the Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry to find out the cause of the accident.

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