Two IAF personnel killed in microlight aircraft crash in Assam

Mangalore Today News Network

Jorhat, Feb 15, 2018 : Two personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed after a microlight aircraft crashed in Jorhat in Assam on Thursday. The aircraft was on a routine sortie when the crash took place. Reports suggest that the two were riding microlight plane Virus SW80.

 

The crash happened soon after the aircraft took off from Jorhat air base. Both the pilots were reportedly Wing Commanders of the IAF.

There are no details as yet on how the mishap took place. A court of inquiry has been ordered in connection with the crash.

Reports also suggest that the wreckage of the aircraft has been found at Sumoimari village near Majuli river island.




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