Jhunjhunu: Following an intensive four-day search operation, the IAF on Saturday recovered the black box of the Jaguar trainer aircraft that crashed near Bhanuda village in Churu district of Rajasthan on July 9.The discovery is expected to shed light on the tragic accident that claimed the lives of two IAF pilots.A specialized IAF team, comprising 22 personnel, arrived at the crash site near Bhanuda on Saturday morning via helicopter.The team, assisted by 30-40 local villagers, conducted a thorough ground search in a 5km radius through fields and forests before locating the crucial flight data recorder.The crash claimed the lives of Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, 44, from Rohtak, Haryana, and Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh, 23, from Pali, Rajasthan. The IAF set up a Court of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the accident.Prior to the discovery, search teams from Delhi, Gujarat, and Suratgarh Air Force stations were actively involved in the operation since Wednesday.When the box could not be located till Friday, subdivisional magistrate, Ramkumar Verma, made a public announcement in nearby villages, offering rewards for any aircraft parts found by residents.The successful recovery operation included testimonies from witnesses, including Rugharaam Bhuval, a local resident who witnessed the crash. Rajladesar police were present throughout the operation.The black box data analysis is expected to provide vital information about the final moments of the aircraft and help determine the cause of the crash. The IAF will maintain control of the area for the next few days to collect remaining aircraft debris and continue their investigation.
IAF recovers black box of crashed Jaguar aircraft after 4-day search | Jaipur News
