Five killed in Indian Air Force An-32 crash in Assam

An Indian Air Force Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed on landing in Jorhat, Assam, killing all five personnel on board, the air force confirmed in a statement. The aircraft was on a routine sortie when the accident occurred. The air force expressed deep regret and extended condolences to the bereaved families. A court of inquiry has been constituted to determine the cause of the crash. The An-32 is a twin-engine turboprop designed for high-altitude and extreme climate operations. The Indian Air Force operates around 100 such aircraft for military supplies and civilian aid in remote mountain areas. News channel NDTV broadcast images showing thick black smoke and the aircraft broken into pieces at the crash site. The report by Mehr News, citing AFP, added that the air force did not disclose the number of survivors or the total occupants initially.