Two Agniveers, One Squadron Leader Among 5 IAF Personnel Killed In Assam AN-32 Crash. Who Were They?

Last Updated:June 13, 2026, 14:42 IST

The AN-32 transport aircraft went down while attempting to land at the premises of the strategically important air base in Upper Assam

Five Indian Air Force personnel tragically lost their lives after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed during a training sortie at the Roureah Air Force Station in Assam’s Jorhat on Saturday.

A pilot and four crew members were killed during an accident while the aircraft was attempting to land in Jorhat, while a co-pilot survived the crash and is currently undergoing treatment. “IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief," said the Indian Air Force in a post on X.

Who Were The Five Deceased Personnel?

The deceased IAF personnel included one Squadron Leader, a flight lieutenant and two Agniveers, according to the Indian Air Force.

• Squadron Leader Prashant Singh
• Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar
• Sergeant Jitendra Sharma
• Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat
• Agniveervayu Danish Alam

The AN-32 transport aircraft went down within the premises of the strategically important air base in Upper Assam. The aircraft was reportedly flying from Arunachal Pradesh to Jorhat when the accident occurred.

Following the crash, the Indian Air Force ordered a Court of Inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident. Roureah Air Force Station is a key Indian Air Force installation in the Northeast and plays a crucial role in military operations and logistics in the region.

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