Su-30MKI fighter jet crash: Indian Air Force confirms death of both pilots after jet lost contact post takeoff

An IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district during a routine training sortie, prompting a search for the missing pilot. The aircraft lost contact with ground control shortly after take-off from Jorhat Air Force Station; search and rescue teams are combing the area. The Su-30MKI is a key multirole fighter in the IAF fleet, developed by Russia and produced in India by HAL.