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Squadron Leader Asim Jawad (KIA)
- It was an aerobatic show that went wrong during a tricky Aileron Roll maneuver
- It was not a training mission.
- No mechanical failure was observed
- This mission was organized for the military guests who came to visit BAF Zahurul Haque Air Base
- Squadron Leader Asim Jawad'a (KIA) MaeWest Survival Vest failed to function
- BAF/ISPR is hiding the facts and blaming the Russian manufacturers' fault
On May 9th, a Bangladesh Air Force Russian-made trainer jet, Yak-130, crashed in the Patenga area of Chittagong. The Air Force initially stated that the crash was due to mechanical failure, but analysis of a recently published video revealed that the YAK-130 attempted three Aileron Rolls at a very low altitude and almost crashed on the runway. The aircraft's fuselage was damaged due to rubbing on the runway at a high speed, and fire broke out. The video also showed some parts being thrown from the aircraft as it bounced on the runway and became airborne again. However, BAF / ISPR has not yet come up with the facts.
The plane's engine caught fire shortly after takeoff, and the pilots were able to eject safely. Ejecting from a fighter aircraft can create a lot of G force, causing pilots to become unconscious. Pilots wear a 'MaeWest Survival Vest', which automatically inflates when in contact with water to keep them afloat. Wing Commander Suhan's vest worked, but Squadron Leader Asim Jawad's did not, and he drowned in the water. People nearby managed to pull him out of the water by pulling his parachute, but it was too late.
The events have raised questions about the effectiveness of BAF's safety measures. The Bangladesh Air Force must investigate why Squadron Leader Muhammad Asim Jawad's 'MaeWest Survival Vest' did not function when needed. Wing Commander Suhan, who specializes in aerobatic maneuvers, trained Squadron Leader Muhammad Asim Jawad in some advanced aerobatic maneuvers, and the mission was organized for military guests who visited BAF Zahurul Haque Air Base.