Aviation analysts are reviewing the safety record of the Indian Air Force’s Soviet-era AN-32 transport fleet after a fatal crash in Assam.
The type has been involved in three major accidents across roughly a decade, raising questions about aging airframes and maintenance cycles.
Defense reporters note the twin-engine turboprop remains a workhorse for logistics in mountainous terrain.
Investigators typically examine weather, load factors and structural integrity after such incidents.
Officials have promised a court of inquiry while families await detailed findings.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/an-32-aircraft-history-safety-record-iaf-jorhat-crash-explained-10737882/