The IAF confirmed that one of its AN-32 aircraft met with an accident on Saturday, while authorities continued to assess whether there were any casualties or injuries.
BY PC Bureau
New Delhi, June 13, 2026: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft caught fire after landing at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday, triggering an emergency response and prompting senior military officials to rush to the scene.
The incident occurred at the Rowriah airbase, one of the IAF’s key installations in the Northeast, shortly after the aircraft touched down. According to initial reports, flames engulfed a section of the aircraft within the base premises, leading to the immediate deployment of firefighting teams and emergency personnel.
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In a brief statement, the Indian Air Force confirmed the accident but did not provide further details on the circumstances leading to the fire.
“Today an AN-32 of IAF met with an accident. Further update will be provided once more details are available,” the IAF said.
Defence officials said firefighting operations were launched without delay to contain the blaze and secure the area. Senior Air Force officers have reached the site and are overseeing the response efforts.
Authorities are still assessing the situation to determine whether there have been any casualties or injuries among the crew members and other personnel on board. There was no immediate information on the condition of those involved or the extent of damage sustained by the aircraft.
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The cause of the accident has not yet been established. A preliminary assessment is expected to be followed by a formal investigation to ascertain the sequence of events that led to the fire.
The AN-32 is a twin-engine tactical transport aircraft that has long served as a workhorse of the Indian Air Force, particularly in high-altitude and remote regions. The aircraft is extensively used for troop movement, logistics support, supply missions and humanitarian operations, especially in the challenging terrain of the Northeast and the Himalayan sector.
Saturday’s incident is likely to draw close scrutiny given the aircraft’s operational significance. More details are expected to emerge once the Air Force completes its initial evaluation and issues an updated statement.
