Five IAF personnel killed in AN-32 aircraft crash in Assam's Jorhat

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The 5 IAF personnel who were killed in the aircraft accident in Assam’s Jorhat: (left to right) Sqn. Ldr. Prashant Singh, Flt. Lt. Shubham Kumar, Sgt. Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam. | Photo: x/@IAF_MCC

Five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed after an AN32 cargo aircraft met with an accident while landing in eastern Assam’s Jorhat airbase on Saturday (June 13, 2026).

The deceased airmen were Squadron Leader Prashant Singh, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, Sergeant Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat, and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, the IAF said in a statement.

The IAF did not provide details of the mishap, but said the incident occurred at 10 a.m. while the aircraft, belonging to 43 Squadron, was landing at its airbase in the Rowriah area of Jorhat.

The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam.Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.… pic.twitter.com/9SmOjtS5mU

“A court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident,” the statement read.

A Defence spokesperson said the entire Air Force station was sealed after the accident, and no entry was allowed.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mourned the loss of the five airmen in Assam. “Their courage and service to the nation will always be remembered with pride and gratitude,” Mr. Singh said.

“On behalf of the people of Assam, I offer my thoughts and prayers with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. The government of Assam is in touch with the concerned authorities and is ready to offer any support and assistance,” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on social media platform X.