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Two pilots killed in training aircraft crash in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
✍️ IBTimes India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:27 AM
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A training aircraft crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board, officials said.
An aircraft conducting a training flight crashed in the city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing the two pilots who were on board. Local authorities arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and confirmed that there were no survivors. The incident occurred during a routine training sortie, and the exact cause of the crash is under investigation by aviation safety officials. Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft went down in a residential area, prompting emergency services to cordon off the site and begin recovery operations. Officials have urged the public to avoid the vicinity while the investigation proceeds.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been notified and will dispatch a team to examine the wreckage and gather technical data. Families of the deceased pilots have been informed, and a statement from the airline's management expressed deep sorrow over the loss. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about training safety standards in Indian aviation.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds and more details become available.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been notified and will dispatch a team to examine the wreckage and gather technical data. Families of the deceased pilots have been informed, and a statement from the airline's management expressed deep sorrow over the loss. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about training safety standards in Indian aviation.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds and more details become available.