IAF Aircraft Crashes In Rajasthan's Jaisalmer: Probe Ordered

An Indian Air Force Remotely Piloted Aircraft crashed during a routine training sortie near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, the IAF confirmed in a statement. The incident caused no harm to personnel or property.

"No damage to any personnel or property has been reported," it said, adding that a Court of Inquiry has been constituted to find out the cause of the accident."

A Court of Inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the accident.

One Remotely Piloted Aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident near Jaisalmer today during a routine training sortie. No damage to any personnel or property has been reported. A Court of Inquiry has been constituted to find out the cause of the accident.

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) April 25, 2024

The aircraft crashed approximately 30 km from Jaisalmer, near Rozaniyon Ki Dhani, around 10 a.m. Fortunately, there are no reports of any casualties in the accident.

Upon receiving information about the incident, the district administration, along with Air Force officials, quickly responded to the scene. The fire brigade also rushed to the spot.

Air Force officials are currently investigating the causes behind the crash.

In February of this year, an Indian Air Force Hawk trainer aircraft had an accident in Kalaikunda, West Bengal, during a training sortie. Both pilots ejected safely, and a Court of Inquiry was initiated to determine the accident's cause.