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Trainee Pilot Escapes Unharmed as Training Aircraft Crashes at Aligarh Airstrip

A Pioneer Flying Academy aircraft collided with the Dhanipur airstrip boundary wall during landing, prompting an official investigation into safety protocols.

The damaged training aircraft at Dhanipur airstrip in Aligarh on Sunday. (Sourced)
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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.