A Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft crashed near Mardan, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Monday. Both pilots on board were killed in the incident, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing. The crash occurred without immediate details regarding the cause. Air Headquarters has initiated a formal board of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and determine the factors that led to the crash. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses. The incident represents a loss for the Pakistan Air Force and raises questions about flight safety protocols. No details regarding the type of aircraft were immediately available.