Gujrat, April 03, 2025.
An Air Force pilot who was injured after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Gujarat died on Thursday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a statement. Another pilot, who ejected safely from the ill-fated jet, is receiving treatment at a hospital in Jamnagar.
The fighter jet, which was on a training mission, crashed at around 9.30 pm on Wednesday near Suvarda village, nearly 12 km from Jamnagar city, and caught fire. The ageing Jaguar aircraft broke into pieces and turned into a ball of fire after the crash, videos from the site showed.
There were no civilian casualties on the ground, the IAF said. A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
“The pilots faced a technical malfunction and initiated ejection, avoiding harm to airfield and local population. Unfortunately, one pilot succumbed to his injuries, while the other is receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Jamnagar. IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family,” the IAF statement said.
