By Riffat Kausar
Snn News Finland
Aircraft Veers Off Runway and Catches Fire at Jorhat
An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft crashed at Jorhat Air Base in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, killing five military personnel on board.
The incident was reported by journalist Riffat Kausar via SNN News Finland.
Crash Sequence: Runway Deviation, Tilt, and Fire
According to the initial account of the incident, the aircraft veered off the runway during operations, tilted sharply, and subsequently caught fire.
The exact phase of flight whether takeoff, landing, or taxiing has not been confirmed in the available source information at the time of this report.
Five Servicemen Killed, Including Aircraft Commander
The crash claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force servicemen. Among the dead was the aircraft commander, who did not survive the incident.
The co-pilot also sustained fatal injuries and was confirmed dead, bringing the confirmed death toll to five personnel.
No Survivors Reported Among Crew
All five servicemen aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash were killed. No survivors have been reported among the crew.
The identities of the deceased personnel have not been officially released at the time of this report.
Jorhat Air Base: Strategic Location in Northeast India
Jorhat Air Base, officially known as Jorhat Airport and also designated as a civil-military airport, is located in Jorhat district, Assam.
It serves as a strategically significant IAF installation in India’s northeastern corridor, close to the borders with China and Myanmar.
The base has historically supported both operational military missions and logistical activities across the sensitive northeastern region.
Indian Air Force Yet to Issue Official Statement
The Indian Air Force had not issued an official press statement confirming the crash, casualty figures, or the type of aircraft involved at the time of publication.
No response had been received from the Indian Ministry of Defence or Air Headquarters, New Delhi regarding the incident.
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