Army Training Aircraft Crashes Near Quetta: Two Pakistan Army Pilots Martyred
Two Pakistan Army Aviation pilots were martyred on Monday, October 12, when a Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Nawan Killi in Quetta due to a technical fault, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
How the crash happened
According to ISPR, the aircraft was on a routine training mission when the technical fault developed. The ISPR statement said the crash occurred at midday on 12 October 2026 near Nawan Killi, Quetta, due to a technical fault.
Who were the martyred pilots?
The martyred pilots were Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun, an instructor pilot, and Captain Abdul Samad, a student pilot. The Mushshak is a locally built basic trainer used for initial pilot training.
National leadership reacts
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the martyrdom and extended condolences to the bereaved families. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti also expressed sorrow.
Sources: Dawn; Geo News; The Nation
