In a concerning aviation incident, a training aircraft crashed during a training session near Gojubavi village in Pune, Maharashtra. The accident resulted in injuries to both the pilot and co-pilot aboard the aircraft.
The mishap occurred during a training session when the aircraft, with two individuals on board, was in the process of making a landing. The incident took place at approximately 6:40 am, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. The injured pilot and co-pilot were swiftly transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
The aircraft involved in the incident was registered under the Redbird Flight Training Academy, an institution that provides aviation training. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a statement, confirming the emergency landing and the safety of both the instructor and trainee on board. Further investigations into the crash are currently underway, with authorities seeking to determine the cause of the incident.
While the exact details surrounding the incident remain forthcoming, this is not the first occurrence of a training aircraft crash involving Redbird Flight Training Academy in the Pune region. Just a few days earlier, on Thursday, a similar incident transpired when a training aircraft from the same academy crashed near Katfal village in Pune, causing injuries to the pilot and co-pilot.
In that instance, the crash unfolded around 5 pm, leading to the injured parties being promptly conveyed to the hospital for necessary medical care. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) initiated an investigation into the crash site, though the root cause of the incident has yet to be ascertained.
The safety of aviation training remains a paramount concern, and investigations into these incidents will play a crucial role in ensuring the continued security and effectiveness of pilot training programs. Further details regarding both of these aviation accidents are expected to emerge as authorities conduct their inquiries and share their findings with the public.
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