Abingdonboy
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This would only hold true if all aviation crashes were the result of engine failures. Yes having a second engine is an in-built redundancy but only a redundancy against a very specific fault (i.e. engine failure). There are literally thousands of reasons why aircraft go down.Fighter jets crash all over the world, India and Pakistan are no exception.
However the difference is that all PAF front line jets are single engine where as IAF mostly operates twin engine like SU-30, MiG-29 and the Jaguar. It's when these jets crash, it becomes concerning. Also remember that PAF aircraft have regularly been flying combat missions for the last several years.
The IAF remains to have one of the lowest crash records in the world, being one of the largest and most scrutinised AFs you won't get that impression but the fact remains.