PUNE, May 13: A trainer aircraft operated by a private flight training company made a crash landing near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Wednesday morning after developing a technical snag, police said.
The incident occurred around 8:50 am near Gojubavi village, adjacent to the airstrip area. The aircraft belonged to the Redbird Flight Training Academy.
A trainee pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, escaped unhurt, officials confirmed.
According to police, the aircraft was flying at a relatively low altitude when it reportedly developed a technical malfunction. During the emergency landing, it struck a light pole before hitting the ground.
Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill said eyewitness accounts indicated a sudden technical snag, adding that an inquiry has been initiated into the incident.
The academy also confirmed that the aircraft, a Tecnam P2008JC (VT-RFY), was on a solo training flight at the time. It stated that the situation was under control and the cadet pilot was safe.
The company has launched an internal investigation and is coordinating with authorities to determine the cause of the incident.
Notably, the Baramati airstrip has witnessed similar trainer aircraft incidents in the past, including crashes and injuries in recent years, prompting repeated safety reviews.
