A para jump instructor of the Indian Air Force Akash Skyding Team in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, suffered an injury on Saturday, due to which he died. He was hurt during a demo drop in Agra. He jumped from the helicopter, but due to some malfunction, his parachute could not open in time. Because of this, he fell down straight down. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment, but died during treatment.
In fact, the incident took place around 9:30 pm during a demo drop with 41 -year -old warrant officer Ramkumar Tiwari, when he jumped from the helicopter and he fell directly to the ground due to his not opening his parachute. It is being told that his parachute was not revealed due to any technical fault, due to which this accident happened and then he died during treatment. He breathed his last in the military hospital.
A Para Jump Instructor from the IAFS Akash Ganga SkyDiving Team Succumbed to Injuries Sustained during a demo drop at agra today. The IAF Deeply Mourns The Loss, and Extnds Heartfelt Condolens to the Bereaved Family, Standing Firmly with Them in this Hour of Grief.
– Indian Air Force (@iaf_mcc) April 5, 2025
Indian Air Force gave information
Assistant Police Commissioner Vinayak Bhosle said that he got information about the death of warrant officer Ramkumar Tiwari from the hospital at around 12 o’clock. Police has sent his body for postmortem. For warrant officer Ramkumar Tiwari, the Indian Air Force wrote on his ex account, “A para jump coach of Akash Ganga Skyding Team of IAF died due to injuries during a demo drop in Agra today. The Air Force expresses deep condolences on this damage and expresses condolences to the family. It is strongly standing with them.”
Akhilesh Yadav expressed grief
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also expressed grief over this incident. He also mentioned the death of flight lieutenant along with this incident. He wrote, “The news of the death of a flight lieutenant due to the crash of a fighter jet in Jamnagar, Gujarat, and now the non-opening of a parachute in Agra is very painful. The agreement of an Air Force officer is very painful. Agreement with security proves to be a person.