Itanagar: Indian Navy’s spy plane P8I has been pressed in to locate the missing Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft AN-32 in Arunachal Pradesh.
The search and rescue operations for the missing aircraft entered fifth days.
However, the search mission by helicopters has been delayed due to bad weathers and rains.
“SAR by helicopters is delayed due to bad weather and rains. P8i of Indian Navy is airborne for search mission,” a defence PRO said.
IAF has further intensified & expanded search for the missing An32.
Fighter aircraft, C130, Helicopters, aircraft carrying specialised sensors, satellites & all possible civil, police & local administrative agencies have further expanded search based on human & sensor inputs.
No effort is being spared to locate the missing aircraft.
These parties have been encountering thick forests as they tirelessly search every part of a very difficult terrain.
The search by parties on foot and night capable aircraft will continue through the night and satellites data is being analysed regularly.
Weather continues to pose a challenge, however IAF remains committed to continued efforts to locate the aircraft and its brave air warriors.
IAF has flown more than 100 hours in search operations.
