PAF F-16 aircraft crashes near Islamabad, Pakistan orders inquiry

Pakistan’s fighter jet F-16 has crashed near a park in Islamabad and an inquiry has been ordered in the case. However, Pakistan Air Force Wing Commander Nauman Akram has lost his life in the accident.

In a statement, the PAF said that the aircraft was carrying out rehearsals for Pakistan’s republic day parade that is to be held on 23rd March, when it got crashed. However, rescue teams have been dispatched towards the site of the crash and Air headquarters of Pakistan have ordered an inquiry in cause of the crash.

The site of F-16 crash in the Shakarparian area of Pakistan has been surrounded by the Police and security officials who have taken over the site for further investigations, as per reports.

Last month, a trainer aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) crashed near Mardan. A Mirage aircraft had crashed near Shorkot city of Punjab's Jhang district the week before.

According to a press release, the PAF trainer aircraft crashed on a routine training mission near Takht Bhai. The pilot safely ejected the aircraft before it fell.