[83991] Two pilots killed in a Pakistani Air Force training aircraft crash

A deadly aviation accident in Pakistan

On June 15, 2026, a serious aviation accident was reported in the Mardan district of Pakistan. According to reports from the Turkish channel Son Dakika Haberler Gündem, a Pakistani Air Force aircraft crashed, and two pilots were killed in the incident.

The details were also confirmed by Sputnik Türkiye, the Russian source known for its pro-government and anti-Western editorial line, which reported that it was a "training aircraft" that was on a routine flight when it crashed according to Sputnik Türkiye.

A spokesperson for the Pakistani military stated that an official commission of inquiry has been established to determine the circumstances and factors that led to the aircraft crash. As of now, no further details have been released regarding the type of aircraft or a possible technical failure, while sources such as Askeri Operasyon Haberleri continue to follow the development of events.