The Soviet-designed twin-turboprop aircraft, long in service for tactical transport operations across challenging terrain, was found with charred fuselage sections scattered at the crash site following the incident.
The Indian Air Force confirmed the crash and announced the initiation of a formal court of inquiry to determine the circumstances and cause of the accident. Senior officials have reached the airfield to assess the situation and oversee immediate response and evaluation procedures.
#BREAKING: Today an AN-32 of Indian Air Force has met with an accident in Jorhat, Assam. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/7ThSJh5Lm2
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) June 13, 2026
At this stage, no official information has been released regarding the condition of the crew. Meanwhile, unverified reports circulating on social media continue to emerge as rescue and recovery operations remain active at the site.
The incident underscores the operational importance of the An-32 fleet in military airlift roles, while a detailed investigation is expected to establish the sequence of events leading to the landing accident.
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