Missing Su-30MKI crashed 60 km from Assam’s Jorhat after takeoff; search ops under way

2026-03-05 - 20:33

A Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district during a training sortie. The aircraft had lost radar contact shortly after departing from Jorhat. Search operations are currently in progress to locate the jet and its crew. This incident involves a key multirole fighter in the IAF's extensive fleet.