Churu, July 09: A Jaguar Trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday during a routine training mission near Churu district in Rajasthan, resulting in the tragic loss of both pilots.
According to an official statement by the IAF, the aircraft met with an accident during a training sortie. While no civilian casualties or damage to civil property have been reported, both pilots onboard sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
“The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief,” the statement said.
The IAF has ordered a Court of Inquiry to investigate and determine the exact cause of the accident.
