A tragic accident marked Saturday morning (13) in India, when a military transport aircraft crashed at an Air Force base located in the northeast of the country. The incident resulted in the death of five soldiers, according to an official statement from the Indian Army. The crash occurred at Jorhat air base, triggering an immediate investigation to determine the circumstances of what happened.
Investigation and confirmation by authorities
The Indian Air Force expressed deep sorrow for the lives lost in the accident. In a statement, the institution lamented the death of the five soldiers in Jorhat and reported that a full investigation had been launched to determine the exact causes that led to the crash of the transport plane.
Identification of victims of the fatal accident
Indian Air Force authorities have released the identities of the soldiers who lost their lives on duty. The organization offered its condolences to the families, reaffirming support in this time of mourning.
- Prashant Singh, Squadron Leader
- Shubham Kumar, Flight Lieutenant
- Jitendra Sharma, Sergeant
- Khemaram Kumawat, Air Force soldier
- Danish Alam, Air Force soldier
History of accidents with the Antonov AN-32 model
This incident refers to another serious accident that occurred in 2019, involving an Antonov AN-32, the same model of Russian-made twin-engine aircraft. On that occasion, the plane, which had also taken off from the Jorhat base, crashed near the border with China, causing 13 deaths.
The fact that it is the same type of aircraft raises questions about the Indian Air Force fleet. India currently has around 100 examples of this old model, which continues to be in operation, which may indicate the need to reevaluate the maintenance and safety of these older planes.
