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Mint
3 days ago
- General
- Mint
Indian Air Force's Jaguar crashes in Rajasthan's Churu; ‘human body parts' found near crash site
Rajasthan IAF Jet Crash Today: A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Bhanuda village in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, in which both the pilots were killed. Rescue teams were immediately rushed to the IAF jet crash site, and emergency protocols have been activated. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation. 'An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan, today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil property has been reported,' said Indian Air Force in a post on X. It further added that the IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief. 'A court of inquiry has been constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident,' it added. The IAF plane crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm on 9 July, SHO Rajaldesar Kamlessh to PTI. Shortly after the crash, locals rushed to the site and found burning debris. The Jaguar aircraft crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm, SHO Rajaldesar Kamlessh to PTI. He said human body parts were found near the crash site. This is the third Jaguar fighter aircraft that crashed since March 2025 On 7 March, a Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Morni hills of Panchkula district after taking off from Ambala air base in Haryana. The pilot managed to eject from the aircraft safely. A statement issued by the IAF said that the crash took place during a routine training sortie, after encountering a system malfunction. 'The pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on ground, before ejecting safely. An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF, to ascertain the cause of the accident,' the statement said. On 2 April, a Jaguar fighter jet, which was on a training mission, crashed at around 9.30 pm near Suvarda village, nearly 12 km from Jamnagar city, and caught fire. The ageing Jaguar aircraft broke into pieces and turned into a ball of fire after the crash. An Air Force pilot who was injured after the Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Gujarat died on the next day, 3 April, Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed in a statement. Another pilot, who ejected safely from the ill-fated jet, received treatment at a hospital in Jamnagar. Further in June 2018, a Jaguar crashed near the Pakistan border in Gujarat, killing the pilot.


Scroll.in
3 days ago
- General
- Scroll.in
Both pilots killed as fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan
Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday. The two-seater Jaguar trainer aircraft was on a routine training mission, said the Air Force. 'Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident,' it added. The Air Force further stated that no damage to civilian property had been reported. 'IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief,' it said. A court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. It was unclear if any civilian was killed in the incident. Station House Officer Rajaldesar Kamlessh told PTI that the jet crashed near Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm. This is the third SEPECAT Jaguar jet to crash this year. A pilot was also killed when a Jaguar, which was on a routine sortie, crashed near Gujarat's Jamnagar on April 2. This had come a month after a Jaguar crashed in Haryana's Ambala following a technical malfunction during a training flight in March. The pilot had ejected safely. India is the only country that still operates the British-French-built Jaguar aircraft. The jets entered service with the Indian Air Force in 1979.


Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes In Rajasthan Village, Pilot And One Other Killed
A tragic aviation accident occurred in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday when an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in agricultural fields near Bhanuda village, resulting in two fatalities including the pilot aboard the aircraft. The incident unfolded around 1:25 PM during what officials described as a routine training mission. Local residents reported hearing a thunderous sound from above, followed by visible flames and thick smoke billowing from nearby farmland. The aircraft's wreckage was subsequently discovered scattered across the agricultural area. Emergency responders found the pilot's remains in severely damaged condition within the crash debris. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the identities of the pilot or the second victim. Human remains were located near the impact site, according to Rajaldesar Kamlessh, a local police official who spoke with news agencies. The crash ignited fires in surrounding fields, prompting immediate action from local villagers who attempted to extinguish the flames before official rescue teams arrived. The incident created widespread alarm throughout the rural community as residents witnessed the dramatic aftermath of the aircraft's impact. District Collector Abhishek Surana has mobilized to the crash location alongside multiple police units. Military rescue specialists are also en route to secure the area and initiate comprehensive investigation procedures. The Indian Air Force maintains several significant installations throughout Rajasthan, with major bases located in Jodhpur and Bikaner. Officials have not yet determined the specific factors that led to the aircraft's failure during the training exercise. The Air Force is expected to issue a formal statement following completion of preliminary investigative assessments of the crash scene and aircraft debris. The Jaguar fighter jet represents a crucial component of India's military aviation fleet, regularly utilized for training operations and combat readiness exercises. This incident adds to concerns about aviation safety protocols during routine military training activities. Local authorities have cordoned off the crash site while investigators examine the wreckage and gather evidence to determine the sequence of events that preceded the aircraft's loss of control. The investigation will likely focus on mechanical factors, weather conditions, and operational procedures followed during the training sortie. The tragedy highlights the inherent risks faced by military aviators during training exercises, even with established safety protocols and experienced personnel. The Air Force will conduct a thorough review of the incident to prevent similar occurrences and ensure continued operational safety for its flight crews. Recovery operations continue at the scene as officials work to clear the debris and complete their preliminary investigation before releasing additional details about the circumstances surrounding this fatal aviation can make mistakes. Please double-check responses. Sonnet 4


The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
IAF's Jaguar fighter jet crashes near Churu in Rajasthan: Defence officials
A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has crashed near Churu district of Rajasthan, said the Defence officials on Wednesday (July 9, 2025). The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh base and crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 p.m., Station House Officer Rajaldesar Kamlessh told PTI. The fate of the pilot is not yet known, added the Defence officials. More details awaited. (With PTI inputs) This is a developing story. Please visit later for more information.


Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan's Churu
An Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed near Banoda village in Rajasthan's Churu at around 1.25 pm on Wednesday. The jet crashed in Rajasthan's Churu The aircraft crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm, SHO Rajaldesar Kamlessh told news agency PTI. Initial reports indicate that human body parts were found scattered around the crash site, suggesting that the pilots on board may not have survived. Authorities have rushed to the scene, and further details are awaited as investigation and rescue operations continue. In March 2025, an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet crashed in the Panchkula district of Haryana during a routine training sortie on a Friday. The IAF reported that the pilot experienced a system malfunction and successfully steered the aircraft away from populated areas before ejecting safely. "The pilot manoeuvred the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground before ejecting safely. An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause of the accident," the air force stated. In February, a twin-seater Mirage 2000 crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh during a routine training sortie. Both pilots managed to eject safely before the crash. In another incident in November 2024, a MiG-29 fighter jet crashed into a field near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, due to a technical fault during a training sortie. The pilot safely ejected in that case as well.