An Indian Air Force (IAF) search team reached the AN-32 crash site today, two days after locating the wreckage. The team did not find any survivors and the families of the 13 personnel have been informed the same.
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The IAF paid tributes to the Air-warriors who have lost their lives and has said that it stands by the families of the victims.
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The AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Airforce had gone missing after it got airborne from Jorhat in Assam at around 1225 hrs for Menchuka Advance Landing Ground in Arunachal Pradesh.
After 8 days of searching, IAF found the wreckage of the aircraft in Gate village in Payum area of West Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh. It was spotted by the IAF Mi-17 helicopter, 16Km North of Lipo, at an approximate elevation of 12000 ft.
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After having spotted the wreckage, the IAF yesterday mobilised 15 personnel for rescue operations and were expected to reach the site last night.