Overview

• An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Suvarda village on Kalavad Road in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on April 2, 2025.
• One pilot was killed in the crash, while the other sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized.
• The aircraft broke into pieces and caught fire upon impact, but the crash site was an open field, sparing civilians from harm.
• The cause of the crash is under investigation, though previous crashes involving IAF aircraft have been linked to technical malfunctions.
• This incident follows a series of recent IAF crashes, including a Jaguar crash in Haryana in March 2025, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.