Short Of Planes, IAF Suffered 11 Major Fighter Jet Accidents Last Year

[Windjammer]

Already Short Of Planes, Indian Air Force Suffered 11 Major Fighter Jet Accidents Last Year
ABHISHEK SAKSENA
APRIL 04, 2017

Despite a sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons, the Indian Air Force is grappling with a shortfall of fighter jets and is making do with just 33. If that wasn’t a bad news, there has been an increase in the number of accidents in the last financial year.

In 2016-17, there were 11 accidents involving fighter jets. What’s worse is that there was an increase in the number over the previous year. In 2015-16 there were 8 accidents without any loss of life. Shockingly, there were 33 deaths this year. The information was provided by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in the parliament.

In March a Su-30 Mki air-superiority fighter was lost and the same day a Chetak helicopter crashed and toppled. In February, a C-130 transport plane was damaged in Ladakh. In October last year, a Mi-17 crashed after take off near Badrinath. In the same month, a Jaguar trainer was lost.

But, the worse disaster was the loss of an An-32 over the Bay of Bengal, with 29 personnel onboard.

Thankfully, 123 LCA Tejas fighters are scheduled to join the fleet to replace the Mig-21 and Mig-27 squadrons. Additionally, 36 Rafale fighters have been contracted and the IAF is also looking for a new single-engine fighter.

http://www.indiatimes.com/news/indi...r-fighter-jet-accidents-last-year-274885.html

Expected typical reply from Indians.....''good chance for Pakistan to attack India and take IOK''.

 

[BHarwana]

Okay Pakistan needs to stop buying anti air system. Why do we need them Indians are falling from the skies by them selves.

 

[SS Totenkopf]

Wrong title.
In 2016 & 2017 out of 11 accidents only 6 were fighter jets ( 5 in 2016 & 1 in 2017), 2 were transport aircraft ( including 1 which was repaired back) and 3 helicopters (of which 1 may be repairable).

 

[hussain0216]

Make in india programme showing results

 

[Vapnope]

Just stumbled on this site
http://bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/Accidents/listing.php

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

still going with the crash rate of 1 squadron every 2 years. good consistency.
few days ago just 20 Indian jets were crashed in last 5 years, according to PDF indian soldiers.

 

[John Reese]

still going with the crash rate of 1 squadron every 2 years. good consistency.
few days ago just 20 Indian jets were crashed in last 5 years, according to PDF indian soldiers.

still india enjoys better ratio in crash rate than much tiny PAF

 

[YeBeWarned]

which plane is that in Op's second Picture ?

 

[hussain0216]

Already Short Of Planes, Indian Air Force Suffered 11 Major Fighter Jet Accidents Last Year

ABHISHEK SAKSENA
APRIL 04, 2017
4.3K SHARES


Despite a sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons, the Indian Air Force is grappling with a shortfall of fighter jets and is making do with just 33. If that wasn’t a bad news, there has been an increase in the number of accidents in the last financial year.

In 2016-17, there were 11 accidents involving fighter jets. What’s worse is that there was an increase in the number over the previous year. In 2015-16 there were 8 accidents without any loss of life. Shockingly, there were 33 deaths this year. The information was provided by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in the parliament.


In March a Su-30 Mki air-superiority fighter was lost and the same day a Chetak helicopter crashed and toppled. In February, a C-130 transport plane was damaged in Ladakh. In October last year, a Mi-17 crashed after take off near Badrinath. In the same month, a Jaguar trainer was lost.

But, the worse disaster was the loss of an An-32 over the Bay of Bengal, with 29 personnel onboard.

Thankfully, 123 LCA Tejas fighters are scheduled to join the fleet to replace the Mig-21 and Mig-27 squadrons. Additionally, 36 Rafale fighters have been contracted and the IAF is also looking for a new single-engine fighter.
http://www.indiatimes.com/news/indi...r-fighter-jet-accidents-last-year-274885.html

 

[hussain0216]

Poor pilots?

 

[SBUS-CXK]

Already Short Of Planes, Indian Air Force Suffered 11 Major Fighter Jet Accidents Last Year

ABHISHEK SAKSENA
APRIL 04, 2017
4.3K SHARES


Despite a sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons, the Indian Air Force is grappling with a shortfall of fighter jets and is making do with just 33. If that wasn’t a bad news, there has been an increase in the number of accidents in the last financial year.

In 2016-17, there were 11 accidents involving fighter jets. What’s worse is that there was an increase in the number over the previous year. In 2015-16 there were 8 accidents without any loss of life. Shockingly, there were 33 deaths this year. The information was provided by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre in the parliament.


In March a Su-30 Mki air-superiority fighter was lost and the same day a Chetak helicopter crashed and toppled. In February, a C-130 transport plane was damaged in Ladakh. In October last year, a Mi-17 crashed after take off near Badrinath. In the same month, a Jaguar trainer was lost.

But, the worse disaster was the loss of an An-32 over the Bay of Bengal, with 29 personnel onboard.

Thankfully, 123 LCA Tejas fighters are scheduled to join the fleet to replace the Mig-21 and Mig-27 squadrons. Additionally, 36 Rafale fighters have been contracted and the IAF is also looking for a new single-engine fighter.
http://www.indiatimes.com/news/indi...r-fighter-jet-accidents-last-year-274885.html

It really doesn't blame us. Indians know —— our exports are falling.

 

[Dean Winchester]

Wrong title.
In 2016 & 2017 out of 11 accidents only 6 were fighter jets ( 5 in 2016 & 1 in 2017), 2 were transport aircraft ( including 1 which was repaired back) and 3 helicopters (of which 1 may be repairable).

 

[beijingwalker]

Indian air planes are too old

Flying coffins in making? Second hand engines used in Sukhois
DECCAN CHRONICLE. | SANJIB KR BARUAH
PublishedApr 10, 2017, 1:39 am IST

India has about 230 operational fighters although just half is available for operational flights at any given point of time.

New Delhi: In a startling saga of compromises made on the safety and capability of India's frontline fighter aircraft besides posing danger to the life of pilots, it has come to light that at least 18 of brand new Sukhoi 30 MKI had been fitted with already-used and secondhand engines.

"It was noticed while checking the records…that AL 31FP engines fitted in certain aircraft was in Cat B condition at the time of inspection / delivery to Indian Air Force (IAF)," said a report encapsulating the findings that have been accessed by this newspaper. The IAF's frontline Sukhoi 30 MKI is a multipurpose twin-seater supersonic fighter aircraft which is powered by two AL-31FP aero engines.


While this fitment of Cat 2 (category B) or secondhand engines into brand new Sukhoi 30 MKIs was done at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) facility at Nashik "without the knowledge and approval of the defence ministry", what is surprising is the acceptance of such aircraft by the IAF. "Certain aircraft with one new and one old engine were wrongly accepted by IAF and the Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance. As these arrangements were not in tune with contractual provisions, it should have been rejected by IAF and DGAQA…. In any case, IAF should have obtained approval from MoD for accepting aircraft with one second hand engine.”

Sukhoi 30 MKI has two AL 31FP engines

• 18 Su 30 MKIs fitted with old engines
• Poses reliability and safety risk
• Fitment violates contractual conditions
• India has about 230 operational fighters although just half is available for operational flights at any given point of time
• 7 Sukhoi 30 MKIs have crashed to date, causing a loss of about Rs 2,350 crore

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nati...king-second-hand-engines-used-in-sukhois.html