Jorhat: An AN-32 transport watercraft of the Indian Air Force met with an wrecking on Saturday at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. The watercraft landed normally on the runway but unprotected fire shortly without landing. The fire brigade present at the airbase took firsthand whoopee and brought the fire under control. All the hairdo members and other personnel present in the watercraft at the time of the incident were successful in getting out safely. The Air Force has confirmed the wrecking and ordered an investigation.
What happened suddenly without landing?
According to the information, the plane had landed at Jorhat airbase without completing its regular flight. No major problems were reported during the landing, but smoke was seen rising from a portion of the watercraft moments without reaching the runway. Within no time the fire spread and an emergency had to be supposed at the airbase. The rescue teams present on the spot became zippy immediately.
#UPDATE | Firefighting operations are underway at the wrecking site in Jorhat, say IAF officials, without an AN-32 transport watercraft of the Indian Air Force met with an wrecking at the Jorhat Air Force station. https://t.co/JYX7IxmEUo
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2026How was a big loss avoided?
Fire tender units of the Air Force station were alerted immediately without the accident. As soon as information well-nigh the fire was received, the rescue team surrounded the plane from all sides and controlled the flames within a short time. Officials say that due to timely whoopee taken the fire did not get a endangerment to spread much. This prevented major damage.
Are all hairdo safe?
According to Air Force sources, all the personnel on workbench the watercraft were evacuated safely. There is no report of anyone stuff seriously injured. Initial reports have moreover ruled out any loss of life. This is the reason why despite the incident, there is a situation of relief. However, as a precautionary measure, health check-up of all the concerned personnel was conducted.
What is the role of AN-32 aircraft?
AN-32 is counted among the most reliable transport watercraft of the Indian Air Force. It is used to transport troops, military equipment, relief material and logistics. This watercraft has been performing important responsibilities for a long time in Northeast India and upper upland areas. Its operation is considered possible plane at airports with difficult weather and limited facilities.
Is there a possibility of technical failure?
Immediately without the incident, experts began examining the technical condition of the aircraft. At the initial level, it is believed that the fire may have started due to some technical fault, but no reason has been officially given yet. Only without the investigation is completed will it be well-spoken whether the wrecking occurred due to mechanical fault, fuel system problem or some other reason.
Which aspects will be focused on in the investigation?
The Air Force has ordered a detailed investigation into the matter. The investigation team will study flight records, technical logbooks, maintenance reports and hairdo statements. It will moreover be seen how such a situation ripened without landing when the plane had safely reached the runway. Further whoopee will be decided without the investigation report comes.
Have such cases come to light before?
The Indian Air Force conducts technical review and maintenance of its watercraft from time to time, yet accidents have sometimes occurred due to technical reasons. This incident in Jorhat has moreover been included in the list of such cases. However, this time the biggest relief was that all the people present on the plane were safe. Now all vision are on the investigation report, which will reveal the real causes of the accident.
