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Dhana, India: A preliminary investigation report released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has detailed how a Cessna 172S training aircraft operated by Chimes Aviation Pvt. Ltd. crashed during a go-around at Dhana Airstrip in Madhya Pradesh on December 10, 2025, leaving a 22-year-old trainee pilot with minor injuries and destroying the aircraft. The aircraft, registered VT-CAZ, was returning from a solo cross-country training flight when the accident occurred at 08:43 UTC (2:13 pm IST) while attempting to land on Runway 35. According to the AAIB, the trainee pilot made an initial approach but aborted the landing due to instability. During a second approach, the aircraft floated beyond the touchdown zone, prompting air traffic control to order another go-around. As the pilot advanced power, the aircraft pitched up abruptly, rolled left, and lost control, crashing onto the unpaved ground beside the runway. The pilot managed to unbuckle and escape from the wreckage. No fire broke out, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage, including shattered propeller blades, collapsed nose landing gear, broken windscreens, and bent wings. The trainee pilot held a valid Student Pilot License, had 74.5 flying hours, all on the Cessna 172, and had been medically cleared and well rested before the flight. A breath-analyser test conducted before departure was also normal. The aircraft, built in 2014, had a valid airworthiness certificate and had completed a 50-hour maintenance inspection just one day before the accident, on 9 December 2025, with no defects reported. Weather conditions were also favourable, with clear skies, 6 km visibility, and light winds, ruling out bad weather as a contributing factor. AAIB teams have secured the wreckage and recovered Garmin G1000 flight data, CCTV recordings, and engine and airframe components for detailed analysis. Fuel and oil samples are also being tested. Because the aircraft and key components were manufactured overseas, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Germany’s Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) have been notified and are assisting the Indian investigation. The AAIB stressed that the findings are preliminary and aimed only at preventing future accidents, not assigning blame. A final report will determine the root cause of the loss of control during the go-around.

AAIB Finds Loss Of Control In Go-Around During Chimes Aviation Cessna 172 Accident

Aviation Today News Desk / January 28, 2026

Dhana, India: A preliminary investigation report released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has detailed how a Cessna 172S […]

Portland, United States: A federal court in Portland, Oregon, has sentenced 58-year-old New Delhi businessman Sanjay Kaushik to 30 months in federal prison for conspiring to illegally export sensitive aviation components from the United States to Russia in violation of U.S. export control laws. The sentence was handed down on January 15, 2026, and is to be followed by 36 months of supervised release. Kaushik, who was arrested in Miami, Florida, on October 17, 2024, remained in U.S. custody throughout the legal proceedings and pleaded guilty on October 9, 2025, to one count of conspiracy relating to the sale and attempted export of aviation technology with dual civilian and military applications to Russian end users. According to the official U.S. In a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release, Kaushik and his co-conspirators began their activities in September 2023 by purchasing aviation technology and components, including an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) , a navigation and flight-control device from an Oregon-based supplier. Such pieces of technology are subject to strict export licensing under the U.S. Export Control Reform Act and the Export Administration Regulations due to their potential military use and strategic importance. To dodge these controls, Kaushik’s group falsely asserted that the AHRS and other materials were destined for use in civilian helicopters in India, operated by his India-based company. Prosecutors established that the ultimate goal was to ship the technology through India to Russian end users, a move that would have directly violated U.S. sanctions and national security safeguards. Federal authorities intervened before the shipment could leave U.S. soil and detained the AHRS, effectively blocking the illegal export. U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Scott E. Bradford described the operation as “a calculated, profit-driven scheme involving repeated transactions, substantial gains, and coordination with foreign co-conspirators, including sanctioned Russian entities.” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg emphasized that individuals who seek to circumvent export laws, especially for technologies with potential military applications, “will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Kaushik faced a federal grand jury indictment returned on November 20, 2024, on three counts related to conspiracy, attempted illegal export, and making false statements in connection with an export. At sentencing, the court took into account his guilty plea and cooperation, but highlighted the serious national security implications of the conduct. Legal analysts say the case underscores the rigorous enforcement of U.S. export control regulations, particularly amid heightened global tensions and sanctions against Russia. The DOJ and related enforcement agencies have signaled that they will continue to pursue individuals and entities that attempt to bypass controls designed to prevent sensitive technologies from reaching prohibited destinations. Kaushik’s sentence of 30 months, while significantly less than the maximum statutory penalty that could have exceeded several years, reflects both the gravity of the offence and the discretion exercised by the court. Upon release, he will be subject to three years of supervised freedom under U.S. oversight.

Delhi Businessman Jailed 30 Months In US For Illegal Export Of Aviation Parts To Russia

Aviation Today News Desk / January 20, 2026

Portland, United States: A federal court in Portland, Oregon, has sentenced 58-year-old New Delhi businessman Sanjay Kaushik to 30 months

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