PAF aircraft crashes during training mission near Attock

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) trainer aircraft has crashed during a routine training mission near Attock today (Friday), according to a statement issued by the PAF spokesperson.

“Both pilots have ejected successfully. No loss of life or property has been reported so far on ground,” the official said. The official said that a Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident.

At least five similar incidents were reported last year, with four PAF jets crashing during training missions and one while rehearsing for the March 23 parade.

In March 2020, a PAF F-16 aircraft had crashed near Shakarparian in Islamabad during rehearsals for the March 23 parade. Wing Commander Nauman Akram was martyred in the crash.

Then in September, a PAF aircraft had crashed near Pindigheb, Attock. The incident had happened during a routine training mission and no loss of life was reported.