DNA
Rawalpindi, 12 October 2026
A Pakistan Army Aviation Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Nawan Killi, Quetta, on Monday afternoon due to a technical fault.
According to initial reports, the aircraft was on a routine training mission when it developed a technical malfunction, resulting in the crash near the outskirts of Quetta.
Both pilots on board embraced Shahadat in the line of duty. The martyrs have been identified as Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun, Instructor Pilot, and Captain Abdul Samad, Student Pilot.
The tragic incident has been met with profound grief, and tributes have been paid to the two officers for their dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice in service to the nation.
Further investigations are expected to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
