Two Pakistan Army Aviation pilots were martyred on Monday after a training aircraft crashed in Quetta following a technical malfunction.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the Mushak training aircraft went down in the Nawan Killi area of Quetta around midday on October 12, 2026.
The aircraft was on a routine training mission when it reportedly developed a technical fault. Both pilots on board lost their lives in the crash.
The martyred officers were identified as Major Hasnain Shahzad Humayum, who was serving as the instructor pilot, and Captain Abdul Samad, who was the student pilot.
Security personnel and emergency teams reached the crash site soon after the incident. The area was immediately cordoned off to secure the wreckage and facilitate official procedures.
The crash has once again highlighted the risks faced by military pilots during training operations. Such missions are essential for developing operational skills and maintaining the readiness of aviation personnel.
The Mushak is widely used as a basic training aircraft and has long served as an important platform for pilot instruction in Pakistan.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the exact nature of the technical malfunction. A detailed investigation is expected to determine the factors that led to the crash.
The deaths of Major Hasnain Shahzad Humayum and Captain Abdul Samad have drawn grief across military and public circles.
Their sacrifice has also brought renewed attention to the dangers faced by pilots during routine training missions.
Further official information may be released after investigators complete the initial assessment of the accident site.
