Jorhat, Assam, June 13: An Indian Air Force cargo aircraft crashed on Saturday while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in the northeastern state of Assam, according to local media reports.
Preliminary reports identified the aircraft as an AN-31 transport plane, which is commonly used by the Indian Air Force for carrying personnel, equipment, and logistical supplies.
The accident occurred during the aircraft’s landing approach at the air base. Initial reports have raised concerns that the pilot may have been killed in the crash, although authorities have not yet officially confirmed any casualties.
India’s news agency ANI reported that firefighting teams were immediately deployed to the crash site and were working to bring the blaze under control. Rescue and emergency response operations remained ongoing at the time of reporting.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and officials have not released detailed information regarding the number of people on board or the extent of the damage.
An official investigation is expected to be launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
