Thursday, 5 March 2015

PAF’s training jet crashes in DI Khan claiming two lives

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) trainer Mirage aircraft crashed a few kilometers away from Dera Ismail Khan on Wednesday killing both the pilot and the co-pilot. Meanwhile the Pakistan Air Force has ordered inquiry into the incident.



The aircraft, which was on a training flight, may have crashed due to lightening and rain in the area, according to police officials. The exact location of the crash has been determined as Miran area of Purwa Tehsil, which is around 80 kilometers from D.I. Khan.

Army and PAF rescue teams have surrounded the crash site and are searching for bodies of the pilots.

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