aircraft crash Fact Check: No, Three IAF Aircraft Did Not Crash – Single Trainer Jet Incident Confirmed

aircraft crash A viral narrative claiming that “03 Indian Air Force aircraft crashed within two hours due to unknown electronic disruption” has been debunked by official sources.

Here’s what actually happened:

• The IAF confirmed that only one aircraft, a Pilatus PC-7 Mk II, crashed during a training sortie near Tambaram, Chennai.
• The pilot ejected safely; there was no civilian casualty or destruction.
• The IAF has launched a Court of Inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.
• The claim about “three jets” and “unknown electronic interference” is false, as declared by the PIB Fact Check unit.

This serves as a reminder to cross-check with trusted official channels before believing or sharing dramatic social media claims.