A Russian-made An-32 transport plane belonging to the Indian Air Force crashed while landing at a base in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of five personnel. One member of the crew, the co-pilot, reportedly survived the incident. The aircraft was on a routine sortie when it crashed, and the cause is currently under investigation through a court of inquiry. The An-32 is a key aircraft for the IAF, used for transporting supplies and aid to remote regions. This crash marks the third aircraft lost by the Indian Air Force this year, following incidents involving a Su-30MKI fighter jet in March and a HAL Tejas light combat aircraft in February. The Air Force has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and pledged support during this difficult time.