Prayagraj, January 21, 2026: A trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district on Wednesday, triggering an immediate response from emergency agencies and defence authorities.
Officials said details regarding the exact cause of the crash, the precise location, and the condition of those on board are yet to be confirmed. They added that more information would be shared after preliminary assessments are completed.
Rescue operations were launched soon after the incident, with teams from the local administration and emergency services rushing to the spot. The Indian Air Force has also initiated standard procedures to ascertain the circumstances that led to the crash.
Authorities are continuing to assess the situation, and further updates are awaited as investigations progress.
