Overview

• A jammed right rear wheel prompted the pilot to notify air traffic control and remain airborne for nearly two hours to reduce fuel weight before landing.
• The plane touched down on two wheels at Khajuraho Airport around 3:40 PM and veered off the runway, causing significant damage to its right wing.
• Both the trainee pilot and instructor escaped without injuries as airport ground staff and CISF personnel evacuated them immediately.
• Emergency crews sprayed foam to prevent fire and secured the scene moments after the aircraft skidded off the runway.
• The DGCA has been notified and will lead a formal probe into the landing gear malfunction and the emergency response procedures.