The IAF acknowledges the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the Su-30 crash. This statement from the Indian Air Force (IAF) highlights the devastating outcome of a recent training mission involving a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet.

The crash occurred on March 6, 2026, in Karbi Anglong district, Assam, approximately 60 kilometers from Jorhat airbase. The aircraft took off earlier that day and lost contact with ground control at around 7:42 pm.

Local residents reported hearing a loud explosion-like sound near the crash site, prompting immediate search and rescue operations. One local resident recounted, “We heard a loud noise and an explosion… The police from the Chowki Wala police station are here. They are searching for him from the helicopter.”

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a multirole long-range fighter jet developed by Russian manufacturer Sukhoi and built under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The IAF operates a fleet of over 260 of these aircraft, which are integral to India’s air defense capabilities.

Prior incidents involving the Su-30MKI include crashes in Nashik in June 2024 and Gwalior in January 2023, raising concerns about the safety and reliability of the aircraft. The IAF has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased pilots, emphasizing the tragic nature of this incident.

As investigations into the crash commence, the IAF has confirmed that the aircraft was on a routine training mission at the time of the incident. An IAF Su-30 MKI is reported overdue. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam and was last in contact at 7:42 pm.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the cause of the crash, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.

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