Tragic Indian Air Force An-32 Aircraft Crash in Jorhat Assam Claims Lives of Five Personnel

JORHAT, June 13, 2026 — The Indian Air Force has officially confirmed the tragic loss of five of its personnel following a fatal accident involving an An-32 transport aircraft in Jorhat, Assam. The military aviation accident occurred during a routine operational flight, leading to deep mourning within the defense community.

In a formal statement released on social media platform X, the Indian Air Force expressed profound regret over the incident, which underscores the inherent operational risks faced by service members during aerial deployments in challenging geographical terrains.

The defense personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty have been identified as Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat, and Agniveervayu Danish Alam. The casualties include experienced officers as well as young Agniveervayu personnel, reflecting a devastating loss across multiple ranks of the force. High-level military authorities have initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the technical and environmental factors that led to the crash of the twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft, which is a workhorse of the Indian Air Force’s tactical airlift operations.

In the wake of this severe operational tragedy, the Indian Air Force extended its deepest condolences to the grieving families of the deceased personnel. The military leadership explicitly stated that the entire organization stands firmly with the bereaved households in this hour of intense grief and national sorrow. Support systems, including counseling and immediate administrative assistance, are being deployed to assist the families, while the nation honors the bravery and ultimate sacrifice of these air warriors who laid down their lives safeguarding India’s strategic frontiers.