PAF aircraft crashes near Risalpur
A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training aircraft crashed near Risalpur in the Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday. According to police reports, the aircraft went down in a field near the perimeter wall of the runway.
The crash ignited a fire in the aircraft, prompting a swift response from
rescue teams, including personnel from Rescue 1122, the PAF, and the Army.
Ambulances and fire brigade units were dispatched to the site to contain the
situation.
Authorities confirmed that the wreckage of the aircraft was located near the
runway and has since been secured by security officials. Investigations are
underway to determine the cause of the crash.
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Previous Incidents
This is not the first time a PAF training aircraft has encountered an
accident. In October last year, a training plane crashed in the Gandaf area of
Swabi during a routine training exercise.
In that incident, the pilot and crew managed to eject safely using
parachutes before the crash. Both escaped without injuries, though the aircraft
was completely destroyed.
As investigations continue, the PAF remains focused on ensuring the safety
and efficiency of its training operations.
Source: Pro Pakistani