An-32 aircraft

Mystery Surrounding Missing IAF Plane Ends, Debris Of An-32 Aircraft Found After 7 Years

The search operation utilized cutting-edge technology, including a multi-beam SONAR, synthetic aperture SONAR, and high-resolution photography. The images captured during the exploration were meticulously examined, confirming the wreckage's conformity to that of an An-32 aircraft.

Jan 12, 2024, 20:32 PM IST

IAF’s AN-32 lands at Leh with indigenous bio-jet fuel

Leh at an altitude of 10,682 ft above mean sea level, is amongst one of world’s highest and most difficult operational airfield, it is prone to extreme weather conditions. 

Jan 31, 2020, 20:58 PM IST

IAF airlifts all stranded members of rescue team from AN-32 crash site in Arunachal Pradesh

The 15-member team comprising of eight IAF personnel, four Army personnel, and three civilians were recovered by the IAF choppers to Aalo around 5.15 pm, said the IAF.

Jun 29, 2019, 19:19 PM IST

AN-32 aircraft victims' rescuers remain stranded at crash site

A team of 12 rescuers that retrieved the bodies of 13 people who were on board the AN-32 aircraft which crashed in the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh early this month, continued to remain stranded at the crash site, waiting for the weather to improve so that they could be airlifted, a state government official said on Friday.

Jun 28, 2019, 22:42 PM IST

Mortal remains of all 13 air warriors on AN-32 retrieved from Arunachal Pradesh crash site

The transporter aircraft was going from Jorhat in Assam to Menchuka advanced landing ground near the border with China on June 3 when it had lost contact around half-an-hour after taking off. 

Jun 20, 2019, 11:58 AM IST

Team reaches AN-32 crash site for retrieval of bodies, in touch with IAF through satellite phones

All of them are safe and sound, said the IAF.

Jun 19, 2019, 10:06 AM IST

IAF continues efforts to bring back mortal remains of airwarriors killed in AN-32 aircraft crash

The recovery team is braving the treacherous terrain and inclement weather in order to bring back the mortal remains as soon as possible.

Jun 14, 2019, 19:26 PM IST

India's brave airwarriors who lost their lives in AN-32 aircraft crash

On June 3, the aircraft with eight aircrew and five passengers on board took off from Air Force Station at Jorhat in Assam at 12.27 pm for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground.

Jun 13, 2019, 22:56 PM IST

All 13 bodies and black box recovered from AN-32 aircraft crash site in Arunachal Pradesh

The flight data recorder (black box) and cockpit voice recorder of AN-32 transport aircraft were also recovered from the crash area.

Jun 13, 2019, 16:48 PM IST

Deshhit: Wreckage of missing AN-32 aircraft found in Arunachal

The wreckage of the AN-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was spotted on Tuesday 16 km north of Lipo in Arunachal Pradesh, eight days after it went missing after taking off from Assam’s Jorhat.

The aircraft had 13 people on board and the IAF said efforts are on to establish the status of the occupants.

Jun 12, 2019, 21:02 PM IST

IAF's AN-32 aircraft is still missing; A case to worry

IAF's AN-32 aircraft is still missing. The AN-32 twin-engine turboprop plane took off from Assam's Jorhat with 13 people on board. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 07, 2019, 08:58 AM IST

DNA analysis on IAF AN-32 Aircraft went missing in Arunachal Pradesh

The Indian Air Force An-32 aircraft went missing on Monday afternoon around 33 minutes after taking off from Jorhat in Assam with 13 people on board.

Jun 06, 2019, 22:44 PM IST

5W1H: Watch top news with research and latest updates, 6th June 2019

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Jun 06, 2019, 17:50 PM IST

5W1H: Search continues for IAF AN-32 Aircraft

Efforts continue to locate an Antonov AN-32 transport aircraft, carrying 13 Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel from Jorhat to Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh, which went missing on Monday.

Jun 06, 2019, 17:14 PM IST

Search for missing IAF aircraft AN 32 called off due to low light in Arunachal, to resume tomorrow

The search for missing IAF aircraft AN 32 was called off due to low light in Arunachal Pradesh.

Jun 05, 2019, 19:12 PM IST

A month on, search continues for missing IAF aircraft AN-32

A month since it went off radar enroute Port Blair, the search for the missing AN-32 aircraft of Indian Air Force continues without any concrete evidence about the fate of the aircraft.

Aug 22, 2016, 14:08 PM IST

Some objects found, need to verify if from AN-32: Manohar Parrikar

As the search for the missing AN-32 aircraft with 29 defence personnel on board entered the sixth day on Wednesday, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said some objects have been found in the Bay of Bengal and search teams have been asked to verify if they were of the ill-fated plane.

Jul 27, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

'Some objects' spotted as search for missing IAF AN-32 aircraft enters sixth day

Some objects were spotted as the co-ordinated search for the missing aircraft AN-32 of the IAF continued for the sixth day on Wednesday.

Jul 27, 2016, 12:02 PM IST