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Air Force orders probe after back-to-back Jaguar crashes raise serious safety concerns
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A tragic Indian Air Force (IAF) jet crash has claimed the lives of two pilots, marking the third Jaguar aircraft incident in just this year alone. The latest crash has prompted the Air Force to launch a high-level inquiry to determine the exact cause.
The twin-seater Jaguar, used primarily for ground attack and deep penetration missions, went down during a routine training sortie. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the aircraft lose altitude rapidly before crashing in an open area. Emergency services rushed to the site, but both pilots were declared dead at the scene.
This incident adds to growing concerns over the aging Jaguar fleet, which has been in service for decades. With three crashes involving the same aircraft model in a single year, questions are now being raised about the aircraft’s airworthiness and the broader maintenance protocols being followed.
IAF officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their personnel and assured that a full investigation has been ordered. The crash site has been secured and a court of inquiry will examine technical data, flight records, and maintenance logs to uncover what went wrong.
As the Air Force mourns yet another tragic loss, the recurring crashes are likely to intensify calls for faster modernization and replacement of older aircraft in India’s defense arsenal.