AN-32 aircraft, with 29 personnel, including six crew, on board goes missing

CHENNAI : An AN-32 aircraft of Indian Air Force with 29 personnel, including six crew, on board goes missing while on its way from Chennai to Port Blair. The AN-32 aircraft took off at 0830 hours from Tambaram in Chennai and the last contact with it was made 16 minutes later, defence sources said.
The aircraft can fly for up to four hours without refuelling.
A massive search operation has been launched by the IAF, Navy and the Coast Guard, sources said. (AGENCIES)