on 3 june 2019, an antonov an-32 twin engine turboprop transport aircraft of the indian air force en route from jorhat airport in assam to mechuka in arunachal pradesh lost contact with ground control about 33 minutes after takeoff. there were 13 people on board. after a week-long search operation, the wreckage with no survivors was found near pari hills close to gatte village in arunachal pradesh at the elevation of 12000 feet.