Two Pakistan Army Pilots Martyred in Mushshak Aircraft Crash Near Quetta
QUETTA, October 12: Two Pakistan Army Aviation pilots were martyred on Monday when a Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Nawan Killi in Quetta district, according to the military’s media wing.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the aircraft went down around midday due to a technical fault. The incident occurred in Balochistan, southwestern Pakistan.
The deceased pilots were identified as Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun, an instructor pilot, and Captain Abdul Samad, a student pilot, the military said.
ISPR confirms deaths of both pilots
According to the military’s statement, the aircraft involved was a Mushshak training plane operated by Pakistan Army Aviation. Both pilots aboard the aircraft lost their lives in the crash.
The statement attributed the incident to a technical fault but did not provide further details about the nature of the malfunction or the circumstances immediately preceding the crash.
No additional information about a formal investigation or its findings was included in the initial reports available at the time of publication.
President, prime minister express condolences
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the deaths of the two pilots and conveyed condolences to their bereaved families.
Both leaders offered sympathies to the families and prayed for strength and patience as they cope with the loss.
The deaths of the two officers have brought renewed attention to the risks associated with military aviation training. However, the precise technical cause of the crash has not been independently established beyond the initial explanation provided by the military.
Further details awaited
The crash occurred near Nawan Killi, in the Quetta district of Balochistan, on Monday, October 12.
Further details about the incident, including any subsequent investigation findings, were not immediately available. The initial military statement identified a technical fault as the cause but did not specify which aircraft system or component may have malfunctioned.
This report will be updated if authorities release additional verified information.
