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Two Pilots Killed in Training‑Flight Crash in Kanpur
✍️ lokmattimes.com
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:25 AM
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A training aircraft crashed in Kanpur, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board.
A training aircraft met with an accident in the city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the fatal loss of both pilots. The incident occurred during a routine training flight, according to local reports. Emergency services arrived at the crash site promptly, but the two crew members were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, focusing on technical and operational factors. The aviation department has been notified, and a team of experts is expected to examine the wreckage.
The tragedy underscores the risks associated with pilot training programs and has prompted calls for a review of safety protocols in flight schools across the region.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, focusing on technical and operational factors. The aviation department has been notified, and a team of experts is expected to examine the wreckage.
The tragedy underscores the risks associated with pilot training programs and has prompted calls for a review of safety protocols in flight schools across the region.