IAF’s Para Jumper Instructor Dies During Demo Skydiving Drop In Agra
The IAF said that the instructor was a member of Akash Ganga Skydiving Team and suffered injuries while a demo skydiving drop in Agra.
In a tragic incident, a Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Para Jump Instructor died after he suffered injuries during skydiving training in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra on Saturday.
The IAF said that the instructor was a member of Akash Ganga Skydiving Team and suffered injuries while a demo skydiving drop in Agra. The Air Force further expressed grief over the loss of live and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
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“A Para Jump Instructor from the IAF’s Akash Ganga Skydiving Team succumbed to injuries sustained during a Demo Drop at Agra today. The IAF deeply mourns the loss, and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, standing firmly with them in this hour of grief," the IAF said in a post on X.
A Para Jump Instructor from the IAF’s Akash Ganga Skydiving Team succumbed to injuries sustained during a Demo Drop at Agra today. The IAF deeply mourns the loss, and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, standing firmly with them in this hour of grief.— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) April 5, 2025
Earlier this week, one IAF pilot died while another suffered injuries after a Jaguar aircraft crashed in Gujarat’s Jamnagar during a night mission. The pilots faced a technical glitch midair and initiated ejection.
The incident took place in Suwarda village, nearly 12km from Jamnagar, where an aircraft crashed into a field. After the crash, a large cloud of smoke engulfed the entire area. Later, several burning pieces and debris of the plane could be seen scattered on the ground.
IAF had said that a Court of Inquiry was ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.
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