Another Indian fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan; Both pilots dead

Another Indian fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan; Both pilots dead

July, 9 2025

(Web Desk): With two pilots on board, a twin-seat Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed near Bhanoda village in Ratangarh Tehsil, Churu district, during a routine training mission.

Carrying both the pilots, the jet had taken off from Suratgarh Air Base.

Eyewitnesses said that they heard a loud boom, saw flames burst from the sky, and watched the jet spiral down into an agricultural field before igniting a fire upon.

Authorities said that debris was strewn across a wide area and severely mutilated human remains were later recovered, confirming fatalities . A helicopter from the IAF arrived soon after to aid recovery and secure the site

This tragic incident marks the second fatal Jaguar crash in 2025, following one in April near Jamnagar, Gujarat, and continues a series that includes three Jaguar-related incidents this year alone.

The repeated failures of the ageing British–French SEPECAT Jaguars have raised serious concerns about maintenance, structural integrity, and safety protocols

The Indian Air Force has launched a formal inquiry under the South-Western Air Command to determine the crash’s cause. The Churu site remains cordoned off as teams collect wreckage and investigate possible mechanical failure, pilot error, or environmental factors.