Overview
- A training aircraft piloted solo by trainee Pranav Jain crashed into the boundary wall at Dhanipur airstrip in Aligarh on May 4, 2025, at 3:20 PM.
- The aircraft, belonging to Pioneer Flying Academy, sustained damage to its front and one wing but did not catch fire.
- Officials from the Civil Aviation Department confirmed that the trainee pilot escaped unhurt, with no injuries reported.
- Airport authorities and the Civil Aviation Department have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and examine potential safety lapses.
- The Dhanipur airstrip, used by private flying schools, has faced scrutiny following similar incidents, including a comparable crash in January 2022.