LAHORE, October 12, 2026: Two Pakistan Army Aviation pilots were martyred on Monday when a Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Nawan Killi in Quetta, Balochistan, due to a technical fault, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Two Army Aviation Pilots Martyred in Quetta Crash
The military’s media wing confirmed that the aircraft crashed around midday, resulting in the martyrdom of both officers on board.
The pilots were identified as Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun, who was serving as an instructor pilot, and Captain Abdul Samad, a trainee pilot undergoing aviation training.
According to ISPR, a technical fault caused the incident. Further details regarding the nature of the malfunction were not provided in the initial statement.
President, Prime Minister and Punjab CM Express Grief
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic incident and the loss of two Pakistan Army Aviation officers.
She extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families of Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun and Captain Abdul Samad.
The chief minister also paid tribute to both officers, honoring their service and sacrifice while performing their professional duties.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed grief over the incident and conveyed condolences to the families of the martyred pilots.
The tragic incident has brought renewed attention to the loss of military personnel during aviation training operations.
