Indian Air Force Pilot Dies in Jaguar Crash During Training Mission in Gujarat

Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav lost his life while ensuring his co-pilot's safety, as the aging aircraft suffered a technical malfunction.

An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Suvarda village, Gujarat, during a night training mission on April 2, 2025, killing Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav.
The co-pilot survived with injuries, including a fractured leg, and is currently hospitalized in stable condition.
The crash was attributed to a technical malfunction, and the Indian Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry to investigate the incident.
Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav displayed exceptional bravery by steering the aircraft away from populated areas before the crash, ensuring no civilian casualties.
The incident has intensified criticism of the IAF's reliance on its aging Jaguar fleet, first inducted in the 1970s, with calls for modernization growing louder.