
Sukhoi fighter jet that lost radar contact after take off in Assam, crashes
India Today
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet went missing on Thursday evening shortly after it took off from Jorhat and lost radar contact on Thursday evening.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a routine training mission, the force said. The aircraft had lost radar contact shortly after taking off from Jorhat on Thursday evening.
The aircraft went down in a hilly area of Karbi Anglong, around 60 km from Jorhat airbase.
“The Su-30MKI which was on a training mission crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, approx 60 km from Jorhat. Search operations are underway,” the IAF said in a statement.
Earlier, the Air Force had reported that the fighter jet was overdue after losing contact during the mission. The aircraft was last in communication with ground control at 7.42 pm.
There is no official confirmation yet on the condition of the pilots onboard the twin-seat fighter jet. Authorities said efforts are underway to locate the crew and assess the situation on the ground.
#WATCH | Karbi Anglong, Assam: The IAF Su-30MKI, which was on a training mission, crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, Assam, approx 60 km from Jorhat. Search operations are underway. pic.twitter.com/YeSCevmSGn— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2026

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