A Sukhoi 30 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Assam’s Nagaon district on Tuesday. The pilots managed to eject safely and in time from the aircraft and are reported to be safe.
A Defence PRO based in Assam’s Tezpur confirmed the crash and said that the aircraft was on a routine sortie when it crashed. The aircraft had taken off from the IAF air base at Salanibari near Tezpur in Assam’s Sonitpur district.
“The crash took place around 1 pm on Tuesday. Preliminary investigation revealed that there was a technical snag and both the pilots of the aircraft ejected before the crash. They are safe now,” said the Defence PRO while adding that a court of inquiry had already been ordered as to find out the details.
Nagaon Superintendent of Police, Arabinda Kalita also confirmed the incident and said that senior IAF officials have rushed to the area after the crash.