In IAF AN-32 transport aircraft was involved in a "hard landing" tonight at the Chandigarh airfield here sparking a minor fire and leaving nine people on board including the four-member crew with minor injuries.

The Russian-built AN-32 was on a flight from Bhatinda when the incident occurred at around 9.30 pm, an IAF spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the aircraft has been damaged.

A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident.