IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes near Jamnagar

ANI April 3, 2025 201 views

An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet has crashed near Jamnagar in Gujarat, with initial reports indicating no casualties. This incident follows a similar crash in Ambala, Haryana, earlier in March where the pilot successfully ejected. The Indian Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances of the crash. While details are still emerging, the military's prompt response and pilot safety protocols appear to have minimized potential risks.

"The pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground before ejecting safely" - Indian Air Force Official
Jamnagar, April 2: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Gujarat's Jamnagar, defence sources said on Wednesday.

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IAF Jaguar jet crashes in Jamnagar with no reported casualties

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Second Jaguar aircraft incident in recent weeks

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Routine training sortie ends in emergency landing

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Court of Inquiry to investigate crash cause

According to initial reports, no casualties have been reported so far.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

On March 7, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed near Ambala in Haryana on Friday, with the pilot ejecting safely, IAF officials said.

According to officials, the aircraft had taken off from the Ambala Air Force base for a routine evening sortie when it encountered a system malfunction and crashed.

The IAF has ordered a Court of Inquiry to determine the cause of the accident.

The IAF said that the pilot successfully maneuvered the aircraft away from inhabited areas before ejecting safely.

"A Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed at Ambala, during a routine training sortie today, after encountering system malfunction. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground before ejecting safely. An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause of the accident," the IAF said in a post on X.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Thank God the pilot is safe! 🙏 These incidents are becoming too frequent though. Maybe it's time to accelerate the phasing out of older aircraft.
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Priya M.
The pilots' training must be excellent since they keep managing to eject safely. Hats off to their skills! ✈️
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Anil S.
Second crash in a month? I hope the inquiry is thorough and transparent. We need to know if this is maintenance issue or something more serious.
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Sunita P.
My brother is posted at Jamnagar AFB. These news always make me nervous. Glad to hear no casualties this time.
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Vikram J.
The Jaguar has served us well for decades, but maybe its time has come. We need more Tejas and Rafales in our fleet.
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Neha R.
Respectful criticism: The article could have included more technical details about the aircraft's age and maintenance cycles. Would help readers understand the context better.

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IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Aircraft Crash Gujarat Jamnagar Indian Military Aviation
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