Indian Air Force An-32 aircraft crashes in Assam, five personnel killed
An Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 transport aircraft crashed near Jorhat in Assam during a routine training sortie, killing five personnel on board.[1] The IAF confirmed the identities of the deceased, including Squadron Leader Prashant Singh and Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, among others.[1] One co‑pilot reportedly survived the crash and is undergoing treatment, though the IAF has not yet released full medical details.[1] The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat airbase before losing contact with ground controllers and going down in a rural area. Local administration and IAF rescue teams rushed to the site to retrieve bodies and secure the wreckage. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the accident, including any technical or human factors.[1] Defence Minister and senior IAF leadership expressed condolences and termed the deaths a “supreme sacrifice” in the line of duty.[1]
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The recent fatal crash of an Indian Air Force transport aircraft near Jorhat in Assam involved which aircraft type?
Answer: (b) An-32
The correct answer is (b) An-32.