Wing Commander martyred as PAF F-16 jet crashes in Islamabad
A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Wing Commander Nauman Akram was martyred after PAF F-16 crashed on Wednesday morning near Shakarparian in Islamabad.
According to local media, sources said security forces have surrounded the area of the crash
A very sad incident. Wg Cdr Nauman Akram a daring and fearless pilot commanding an elite Squadron of PAF embraced shahdat. May Allah Almighty give his family fortitude and strength to bear this loss. Ameen @ImranKhanPTI @OfficialDGISPR
— Imran Ismail (@ImranIsmailPTI) March 11, 2020
According to PAF spokesperson, PAF F-16 jet was taking part in the March 23 rehearsal when it crash-landed near Shakarparian, Islamabad.
A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine the cause of the accident, the PAF said.
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