IAF fighter plane SU-30 MKI crashes in Assam; a fighter pilot goes missing! Air Force started rescue operation

SU-30 MKI Crash: A big news is coming out which will shock the Indian defense system. Indian Air Force’s fighter jet Sukhoi SU-30 MKI has gone missing from the radar. Indian Air Force said that the search operation has been started.

Some media reports are claiming that Sukhoi SU-30 MKI has crashed near Rongkhelan village in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. The villagers told that they heard a sound like a loud bang. However, this news has not yet been officially confirmed by the Air Force.

Su-30MKI crash update: One pilot found safe by search teams; Efforts underway to locate the second pilot. pic.twitter.com/AmfmGGmuTx

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What did the Indian Air Force say?

The Indian Air Force has banned the social media platform ‘X’ But in a post it has been said that the aircraft was last in contact at 7:42 pm. Officials said more information was being ascertained and a search and rescue operation had been launched.

An IAF Su-30 MKI is reported overdue. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam and was last in contact at 7.42 pm.
Further details are being ascertained. Search and Rescue mission has been initiated.@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@adgpi@Indianavy

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 5, 2026

“IAF Su-30 MKI has been reported late. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat in Assam and was last contacted at 7.42 pm. Further information is being ascertained. Search and rescue mission has been initiated,” the Indian Air Force wrote in the X Post.

Why Su-30 MKI is special for IAF

Sukhoi-30 MKI is the most powerful and reliable multi-role fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. It was created by Sukhoi Design Bureau of Russia. The IAF uses a specially customized version of this fighter jet. In which MKI means Modernized, Commercial and Indian. This aircraft is capable of attacking air-to-air and air-to-land and sea targets.

What are the features of Su-30 MKI?

The biggest features of this aircraft are its supermaneuverability, ability to fight over long distances and powerful twin-engine design. Along with this, Sukhoi-30 MKI can also carry supersonic cruise missiles like BrahMos, which significantly increases its strike capability.

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Sukhoi SU-30 MKI has modern avionics, multi-function radar, thrust vector control and long-range flight capability. This fighter aircraft is considered the backbone of the Indian Air Force and plays an important role in the air defense and strategic strength of the country.