The Indian Air Force’s Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. File image for representation purposes only.
| Photo Credit: ANI
A Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, Assam, approx 60 km from Jorhat, said Indian Air Force on Thursday (March 5, 2026). IAF said in a statement that search operations are underway.
Earlier on Thursday, a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was reported missing from radar contact after taking off from eastern Assam’s Jorhat.
The last contact was made at 7.42 p.m., the IAF said in a post on X post.
Earlier IAF posted in X, “An IAF Su-30 MKI is reported overdue. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam and was last in contact at 7.42 p.m. Further details are being ascertained. Search and rescue mission has been initiated.”
Published – March 05, 2026 10:14 pm IST
