IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Gujarat, one pilot killed

Gujarat: A Jaguar two-seater combat aircraft crashed while on a night mission in Gujarat's Jamnagar on Wednesday, killing one Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot and injuring another seriously. One of the pilots ejected safely and was taken to hospital for medical treatment, and the other pilot was missing earlier.The IAF ordered a Court of Inquiry to inquire into the crash and determine its cause. The plane crashed in an open field in Suvarda village, 12 km from the city of Jamnagar, and the plane burst into flames.

#BREAKING: Tragic news from Jamnagar, Gujarat. A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed during a routine sortie, 12 kms away from Jamnagar city. While one pilot ejected safely, a trainee pilot has been killed in the crash. The body has been found by the villagers. pic.twitter.com/yGRefVVyQR

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) April 2, 2025

Technical Failure Led to Crash

The pilots, as per the IAF, faced a technical malfunction and ejected to avoid damage to the airfield and civilians. The IAF is sad about the loss of life and is providing condolences to the affected family. 

An IAF Jaguar two seater aircraft airborne from Jamnagar Airfield crashed during a night mission. The pilots faced a technical malfunction and initiated ejection, avoiding harm to airfield and local population. Unfortunately, one pilot succumbed to his injuries, while the other…

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) April 3, 2025

March incident similar

This is not the first such incident; on March 7, an IAF Jaguar fighter plane crashed off Ambala, Haryana, but the pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry was established to find out the reason for that accident as well.