PAF Training Aircraft Crashes Near Mardan, A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training aircraft crashed near Mardan during a training flight, martyring two pilots and prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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The military’s media wing said Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi were martyred when the aircraft crashed and was destroyed during training operations.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Air Headquarters has constituted an inquiry board to determine the causes of the crash and establish details surrounding the accident.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir expressed deep sorrow over the incident and conveyed condolences following the martyrdom of the two Pakistan Air Force pilots.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also expressed grief over the crash near Mardan and paid tribute to the two pilots for their service and sacrifice.
