Eaten the ground or swallowed the sky, where did the IAF’s Su-30MKI go after taking off from Jorhat?

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 5, 2026

IAF fighter jet missing, Su-30MKI missing Assam: After taking off from Assam, a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force suddenly disappeared from the radar. The incident occurred when the plane reached the skies of Karbi Anglong district after taking off from Jorhat airbase in Assam during a routine flight.

According to the information, the plane lost contact with air traffic control and radar shortly after takeoff. After this there was panic among the Indian Air Force and security agencies. Search and rescue operation has been started immediately, so that information can be obtained about the plane and the pilots present in it.

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: Indian Air Force https://t.co/KWyM8RqHGZ
— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2026

What did the Defense Ministry say?

Defense Ministry’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) in Guwahati said that the fighter jet has lost radar contact and the matter is being investigated. At present the Air Force team is conducting a search operation in the area.

What is Sukhoi Su-30MKI?

It is being told that Sukhoi Su-30MKI is considered to be the most powerful multirole fighter jet of the Indian Air Force, which is known to fly long distances and be equipped with modern weapons. In such a situation, the incident of his sudden loss of contact is being taken seriously.

At present, the Air Force and the local administration are jointly conducting search operations in the surrounding hilly and forest areas. There has been no official confirmation about the plane yet.