Training Aircraft Crashes Near Baramati Airport in Pune

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A Red Bird Aviation training aircraft crashed near Baramati airport in Pune, Maharashtra, due to a technical snag during a flight at low altitude, with the solo trainee pilot surviving without serious injuries.

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A training aircraft crashed near Baramati airport in Pune district on Wednesday morning after developing a technical snag mid-flight, police said. The aircraft, belonging to Red Bird Aviation, made a crash landing near Gojubavi village adjacent to the airport at around 8:50 am. According to Pune Rural SP Sandeep Singh Gill, the aircraft developed a technical issue while flying at low altitude. Only one trainee pilot was on board and did not suffer serious injuries. Police immediately responded and an inquiry is underway.

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Training Aircraft Crashes Near Baramati Airport in Pune

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