Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Crashes During Training in Assam

A fighter jet belonging to the Indian Air Force crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong region after disappearing from radar during a training flight. The aircraft, identified as a Sukhoi Su‑30MKI fighter jet, went down during a routine mission, according to official confirmation from the Air Force. The Air Force confirmed the incident at 1:09 a.m. on Thursday. In an official statement, it said that the aircraft had crashed approximately 60 kilometres from Jorhat in Assam. Search operations were launched immediately after the crash. Authorities stated that the aircraft lost contact with ground control suddenly while carrying out a routine flight operation. Following the loss of radar contact, the Air Force issued an alert and began efforts to determine the aircraft’s location. Search teams have been deployed in the area, and the Air Force is currently working to locate both the aircraft and the pilots. As of now, no information has been received about the condition or whereabouts of the pilots. An investigation into the incident has also been initiated. An Air Force team has been dispatched to Assam to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash and determine the cause behind the sudden loss of communication. The Sukhoi Su‑30MKI is considered one of the most advanced and powerful fighter aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force. The twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft is widely used for air defence, long-range strike missions, and surveillance operations, making it a crucial component of India’s aerial defence capabilities.