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Training aircraft crash-lands in UP's Kasganj, pilot safe; DGCA begins probe

Training aircraft crash-lands in UP's Kasganj, pilot safe; DGCA begins probe

A Cessna 152 training aircraft operated by Chetak Aviation crash-landed in a field in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj on Monday during a solo training flight, officials said. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-AFB, had taken off from Aligarh for a routine solo flying exercise. According to preliminary information, the woman pilot was rescued and did not suffer serious injuries. No casualties or injuries on the ground have been so far reported. Aircraft landed in a field The aircraft came down in an agricultural field in Kasganj after experiencing difficulties during the flight. Further details about the extent of damage to the aircraft have not yet been released. The DGCA is expected to submit its findings after completing the investigation. Incident under investigation The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stated that it is investigating the circumstances that led to the crash landing. Officials are likely to examine the aircraft, weather conditions and other technical factors to determine the cause of the incident. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

After ‘Mayday’ Distress Call, Aircraft Crash-Lands In Odisha: What We Know | India News

After ‘Mayday’ Distress Call, Aircraft Crash-Lands In Odisha: What We Know | India News

Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 19:23 IST The pilot of a nine-seater IndiaOne Air flight carrying six passengers from Bhubaneswar issued a “mayday” call before crash landing in an open area in Rourkela. People gather at the site after a small aircraft carrying four passengers and two crew members crashed in Rourkela. (PTI) A nine-seater IndiaOne Air flight carrying six passengers crash-landed near the Jagada block close to the Rourkela airstrip in Odisha on Saturday, leaving two pilots and other passengers injured. The flight reportedly ran into trouble moments after takeoff and came down near the airstrip area. Sharing more details about the crash landing, Bhubaneswar Airport Director Prasanna Kumar Pradhan confirmed that the pilot issued a “mayday” distress call at 1:14 pm before the forced landing. As per the update, the flight departed from Bhubaneswar airport at 12:27 pm and was scheduled to land at Rourkela at 1:19 pm. However, one of the two pilots of the Charlie-208 aircraft issued a “mayday” distress call at 1:14 pm and informed Rourkela Air Traffic Control (ATC) that …

Gujarat: Training plane crash-lands in Mehsana field, woman pilot injured

Gujarat: Training plane crash-lands in Mehsana field, woman pilot injured

A woman pilot was injured after a training aircraft crash-landed in an agricultural field in Mehsana, Gujarat. A woman trainee pilot was injured after a trainer aircraft belonging to a private aviation academy crashed in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Monday evening. The single-engine aircraft crash-landed into an open field at Ucharpi village near Mehsana town due to some technical reasons, said Inspector of Mehsana taluka police station, DG Badva. (Image Source : INDIA TV)Visual from the spot “After taking off from the Mehsana airport with a woman trainee pilot, the trainer aircraft of an aviation academy crashed into a field at Ucharpi. The trainee pilot received minor injuries in the accident. She is undergoing treatment at a hospital,” said the inspector. Airport as well as aviation authorities were informed about the crash in pursuant of further investigation into the incident, Badva added. (With agency inputs) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original …