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Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft catches fire after landing at Assam's Jorhat airport
Updated On: 13 June, 2026 12:53 PM IST | Jorhat | mid-day online correspondent
An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft reportedly caught fire after landing at Jorhat in Assam, prompting an emergency response by IAF and airport firefighting teams. Authorities are assessing the damage and are expected to launch an inquiry into the incident

Emergency teams battle fire on IAF AN-32 aircraft in Jorhat (Pic/X@AdityaRajKaul)
An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft reportedly caught fire after landing at Assam’s Jorhat on Saturday, triggering emergency response measures at the airbase, officials said.
According to IANS, initial reports indicated that the incident occurred immediately after the aircraft touched down, with flames and thick smoke seen billowing from the aircraft.


