Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], April 3: The pilot injured in the Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar aircraft crash in Jamnagar last night is now in a stable condition and out of danger, hospital authorities confirmed on Thursday.
Dr. Deepak Tiwari, Superintendent of Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital, stated that the injured pilot sustained a fractured leg and is receiving treatment.
Details of the Crash
A two-seater Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed during a night mission shortly after takeoff from the Jamnagar Airfield. The aircraft encountered a technical malfunction mid-flight, forcing both pilots to eject. While one pilot tragically succumbed to injuries sustained during the ejection, the other survived with injuries and is undergoing treatment.
“One of the pilots was brought to the GG Hospital trauma centre with a fractured leg. He is stable and out of danger. The deceased pilot will also be brought here for further procedures,” Dr. Tiwari added.
IAF’s Statement and Investigation
In an official statement, the IAF confirmed the incident, emphasizing that the pilots attempted to prevent damage to the airfield and surrounding populated areas before ejecting.
“An IAF Jaguar two-seater aircraft airborne from Jamnagar Airfield crashed during a night mission. The pilots faced a technical malfunction and initiated ejection, avoiding harm to the airfield and local population. Unfortunately, one pilot succumbed to his injuries, while the other is receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Jamnagar,” the statement read.
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss, the IAF stated, “IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family.”
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident and determine the circumstances leading to the technical failure.