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IAF Trainer Crashes in Prayagraj During Training Flight as Both Aircrew Eject Safely

The Air Force has opened a court of inquiry to determine the cause.

Overview

  • The microlight-type trainer went down into a pond near the Prayagraj airport during a routine sortie.
  • Both crew members ejected using parachutes and were recovered from nearby waterlogged terrain, according to officials and defence sources.
  • No civilian injuries or damage to property on the ground have been reported by authorities.
  • Video from the site showed scattered wreckage with some parts burning as police, fire services and rescue teams secured the area.
  • The incident comes as recent reporting has noted other IAF training accidents, with investigators now tasked with establishing what led to this crash.