A training aircraft crashed in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district on Thursday afternoon, killing both people on board. The aircraft was reportedly carrying an instructor and a trainee pilot when it went down near Natha Purva village along the banks of the Ganga.
The deceased pilots have been identified as Sachin Bhatia, the instructor from Gujarat, and Abhishek Pujari, a resident of Karnataka, according to News18 Hindi.
The aircraft was a twin-engine, four-seater plane being used for training purposes. The crash caused the aircraft to break apart, with visuals from the site showing wreckage scattered across an open area.
What Happened In Kanpur?
According to preliminary information, the aircraft crashed near Natha Purva village during the afternoon. The exact circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear.
Emergency personnel, police and local administration teams reached the site after receiving information about the crash. Rescue and response teams secured the area while authorities began collecting details about the incident.
There were no immediate reports of any other person being killed or injured on the ground.
Cause Of Crash Under Investigation
Authorities have not yet established what caused the aircraft to crash.
Investigators are expected to examine several possibilities, including a technical malfunction, problems during the flight or other factors that may have contributed to the accident. Officials are also looking into reports surrounding the aircraft’s condition and the circumstances immediately before the crash.
A detailed investigation will be required to determine the precise sequence of events.
Instructor And Trainee Among Those Killed
The deaths of the two pilots have brought attention to the risks associated with flight training operations. The presence of an experienced instructor alongside a trainee is standard during training flights, particularly when pilots are gaining practical experience.
Officials are expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.
Further details about the aircraft, its operator, the flight route and the circumstances immediately before the crash are awaited.
