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IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan’s Churu

IAF plane crash puts spotlight on ageing Jaguar fighter jet: Are these planes too old to fly?
An IAF’s Jaguar fighter plane went down on Wednesday (July 9) in Rajasthan’s Churu, killing both the pilots on board. This is the third such instance of a Jaguar crashing since the beginning of this year.
Jaguar fighter jet crash: 'IAF pilot tried his best to…,’ recounts eyewitness in Churu
The Jaguar aircraft crash, which took place in an agricultural field near Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm, killed both pilots who were on board the aircraft.
2 IAF pilots killed in Jaguar jet crash – third since March
In April, a two-seater Jaguar fighter aircraft of IAF had crashed in an open field in Suvarda village of Jamnagar district in Gujarat, killing one of the pilots.
An Indian fighter jet crashes and both pilots are killed
An Indian air force jet has crashed in western Rajasthan state, killing both pilots. The air force says the accident happened on Wednesday during a routine training mission.
Two pilots killed in third Jaguar jet crash this year
Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) morning when their Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed into a field near Churu in Rajasthan. A court of inquiry has been set up to investigate the cause of the accident, the IAF said. This is the third crash involving an IAF Jaguar fighter jet this year.
IAF Jet Crash: 5 reasons India's ageing Jaguars refuse to retire — even after 50 years
Despite being in service for over 50 years, India's Jaguar jets remain operational due to upgrades, cost-effectiveness, and a lack of alternatives. With a phasing-out plan extended to 2040, the IAF gr
IAF’s Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan
RAJASTHAN: A twin-seater Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed earlier today near Churu district in Rajasthan, India. According to ANI,
Both pilots dead as IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan's Churu; 2nd mishap in 3 months
A fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday. The jet crashed in Ratangarh town of the district following which police teams were sent to the spot to assess the situation and carry out search and rescue operations.
IAF Jaguar crash: Fighter pilot Lokender Singh dies in jet crash, leaves behind wife, newborn
Squadron Leader Lokender Singh, 33, died in a Jaguar fighter jet crash in Rajasthan. A new father, he had just welcomed his first child a month prior.
Indian fighter jet crash in Rajasthan leaves two pilots dead
Two Indian Air Force pilots died on Wednesday after a Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Bhanuda village in Rajasthan's Churu district, according to Indian media reports.The aircraft was a Jaguar
IAF Jaguar jet crash: Pilots identified as investigation begins
The names of the two pilots were officially released by the IAF on Thursday in a brief statement. The IAF conveyed its sorrow, stating, "The pilots who attained `veergati` in yesterday`s Jaguar crash were -- Sqn Ldr Lokender and Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh.
IAF Jaguar fighter jet crash in Churu: 'Aircraft lost balance mid air, there was a body at crash site', says eyewitness
The aircraft had taken off from the Suratgarh air base with two pilots onboard. Human body parts were recovered from the ...
IAF Jet Crash Pilots Who Killed In Tragic Jaguar Accident In Rajasthans Churu District
Pilots Who Killed In Tragic Jaguar Accident In Rajasthan's Churu District The two Indian Air Force pilots killed in the ...