Jamnagar, Gujarat – A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday night. According to defence sources, the crash took place during a routine training sortie.
As per initial reports, authorities are assessing the situation, and further details regarding the pilot’s safety and possible reasons for the crash are awaited. The IAF has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause.
The Jaguar is a deep-penetration strike aircraft used by the IAF for ground attack missions and has been in service for decades. While the aircraft has undergone upgrades over the years, incidents like these raise concerns about operational challenges and maintenance.
Officials have yet to confirm whether the pilot managed to eject safely. More details are expected as the investigation progresses.
For updates, stay tuned as defence officials release more information.