1986 Indian Air Force An-32 disappearance

The 1986 Indian Air Force An-32 disappearance refers to the mysterious case involving an Antonov An-32 transport aircraft that vanished on 10 September 1986 during a routine flight in the northeastern region of India. Operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the aircraft was en route from the Assam town of Jorhat to the remote location of Mizhakhuva in Arunachal Pradesh when it lost contact with air traffic control. Despite extensive search and rescue operations, no trace of the aircraft or its 13 crew members was ever found, leading to widespread speculation and theories regarding its disappearance. The incident remains one of the enduring enigmas in Indian aviation history, as it highlights the challenges of navigating the treacherous terrain of the region and the limitations of search efforts.