IAF Jaguar Trainer Aircraft Crashes in Rajasthan; Both Pilots Killed

 

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar Trainer aircraft crashed near Churu in Rajasthan during a routine training mission earlier today. Sadly, both pilots onboard lost their lives in the accident.

 

 

The IAF has launched a court of inquiry to determine the exact cause behind the crash. Local authorities and emergency teams rushed to the crash site, where no damage to any civil property has been reported. The area has been secured, and investigations are underway.

 

 

The Indian Air Force confirmed the incident in an official statement posted on social media:

 

 

“An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan, today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil property has been reported.

 

 

IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief. A court of inquiry has been constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident,” Indian Air Force (IAF) tweeted.