Sukhoi Su-30 Crashes in Assam; Two Pilots Killed, Search Underway
An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI on a training mission crashed in Karbi Anglong, Assam, killing two pilots as search and rescue operations continue.
An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI on a routine training mission crashed in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation.
The IAF confirmed the aircraft went down in the area and said a SAR mission was underway, with search teams scouring the crash site as weather and terrain were assessed.
Two pilots were killed: Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar. The loss marks a grave reminder of the dangers pilots face during training missions.
Officials cautioned that early reports can evolve as teams reach the site and collect data from the wreckage, flight data recorders, and maintenance logs.
Investigators will look into possible causes, including weather, mechanical issues, and human factors, while the IAF coordinates with local authorities in Assam.
The incident comes as the IAF continues to modernize and routinely trains with frontline fighters like the Su-30MKI, a platform that has seen other incidents in the broader history of aviation training. The IAF has pledged full transparency and will release details as the inquiry progresses.
The families of the pilots and IAF personnel in Assam are being kept informed, with updates expected as search and inquiry efforts continue.
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