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Redbird Academy C172 Aircraft Breaks Into 3 Pieces; Instructor & Trainee Pilot Injured

Aviation Today News Desk / February 9, 2026

Vijayapura, India: A private training aircraft operated by Redbird Flight Training Academy crash-landed in an open field in Karnataka’s Vijayapura […]

Prayagraj, India: A two‑seater Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight trainer aircraft made an emergency landing into a pond near KP College in Prayagraj on Wednesday afternoon after developing a technical snag mid‑flight, officials and eyewitnesses said. The aircraft, which had departed on a routine training sortie from Air Force Station Bamrauli at approximately 12:15 pm, reportedly lost altitude after a suspected technical malfunction, possibly related to engine failure, according to defence sources and eyewitness accounts. Eyewitnesses said the light trainer circled at low altitude before descending into the water‑hyacinth covered pond behind KP College, generating a loud noise that drew immediate attention from local residents. Local residents were first on the scene and played a critical role in assisting the two pilots out of the shallow, muddy water before formal emergency teams arrived. Police, fire brigade personnel and rescue divers were deployed shortly after the incident was reported. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Manish Shandilya confirmed that both crew members escaped without injuries and that there were no reports of civilian casualties or property damage. In a statement released on the IAF’s official social media channels, the Air Force said, “A Microlite aircraft of the IAF, while undertaking a routine sortie, from AF Station Bamrauli near Prayagraj at 1215 hrs on January 21, 2026, experienced a technical malfunction, and was safely force landed in an uninhabited area, ensuring no damage to civil life or property. Both pilots on board are safe.” The IAF further announced that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of the malfunction and to review flight records, maintenance logs and pilot reports as part of the formal investigation process. Previous Incidents: In 2025, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar two-seater fighter jet crashed near Jamnagar, Gujarat, during a night training mission on April 2, 2025, after the aircraft encountered a technical malfunction mid-air, forcing the pilots to eject to safety, officials said. One pilot succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident and was later confirmed dead, while the other was rescued and is undergoing treatment in Jamnagar. The crash occurred in an open field near Suvarda village, about 12 km from Jamnagar city, triggering a fire and scattering wreckage, though there were no civilian casualties or damage to nearby property. The IAF expressed deep regret over the loss, extended condolences to the bereaved family, and announced that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the accident. Later in the same year, a twin-seater Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed on July 9, 2025, near Bhanuda village in Churu district, Rajasthan, during a routine training sortie, killing both pilots on board, defence officials confirmed. The aircraft, which had taken off from Suratgarh Air Force Base, went down in an agricultural field around mid-afternoon, scattering wreckage across the impact zone, and causing no reported damage to civilian property.

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IAF Microlight Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing In Pond In Prayagraj, Both Pilots Safe

Aviation Today News Desk / January 22, 2026

Prayagraj, India: A two‑seater Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight trainer aircraft made an emergency landing into a pond near KP

Seoni, India: A training aircraft belonging to Redbird Flight Training Academy crashed on Monday evening after its wing struck a 33 kV high-voltage power line near Sukatra village, in the Kurai police-station area of Seoni district. According to police, the incident occurred around 6:25–6:30 pm, roughly 2 km from the Suktara airstrip, as the aircraft was preparing to land. Eyewitness accounts describe sparks and a loud explosion as the plane’s wing contacted the line, after which the aircraft plunged into a nearby field. Authorities identified those on board as the instructor pilot Ajit Anthony and trainee pilot Ashok Chawda. Both sustained injuries and were taken to a private hospital in Barapathar. Officials say they are “out of danger.” Local police and power-company staff, aided by villagers, rescued the two pilots from the wreckage soon after the crash. A preliminary probe indicates that the aircraft may have suffered a “technical snag,” possibly an engine malfunction, causing it to lose power as it descended. The wing then struck the overhead power line of the Badalpar Substation, triggering the crash. The impact caused the 33 kV line to snap, immediately tripping the electricity supply. Roughly 80–90 villages around the substations reportedly experienced a blackout, and repair crews have been deployed to restore power to the affected areas. The district police have launched an official investigation to ascertain the precise cause of the crash. It remains uncertain whether pilot error, mechanical failure, or a combination of factors led to the collision. Final determination will await the outcome of the inquiry. So far, there have been no fatalities. Residents near the Suktara airstrip, however, expressed deep concern, noting that this was not the first incident involving a training aircraft in the area. Earlier in May 2025, a training aircraft operated by Redbird Aviation Pvt. Ltd. overturned during landing at the Suktara airstrip in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. The flight was being conducted solo by a trainee pilot. Initial reports attribute the incident to a faulty landing. Fortunately, the trainee escaped without injury and there was no fire. Months later on August 9, 2025 again a trainer aircraft of Redbird Flight Training Centre crash-landed near Baramati Airport in Pune district. During a routine training sortie at around 8 a.m., the trainee pilot realised one of the aircraft’s tyres was damaged. Upon touchdown, the front wheel detached and the aircraft veered off the taxiway, crossing to the far side of the airfield. Despite the abrupt landing and loss of the wheel, the pilot escaped unhurt.

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Redbird Training Aircraft Crashes Near Seoni After Hitting High-Voltage Line; 2 Injured

Aviation Today News Desk / December 9, 2025

Seoni, India: A training aircraft belonging to Redbird Flight Training Academy crashed on Monday evening after its wing struck a

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Redbird Academy C172 Aircraft Breaks Into 3 Pieces; Instructor & Trainee Pilot Injured

IAF Microlight Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing In Pond In Prayagraj, Both Pilots Safe

Redbird Training Aircraft Crashes Near Seoni After Hitting High-Voltage Line; 2 Injured

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