- The Tecnam aircraft operated by Garg Aviation took off around 11.30 am and crashed about 20 minutes later near Nathapurwa village in the Katri area, according to Commissioner of Police Raghubir Lal.
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the crash, according to the civil aviation ministry.
- The ministry stated that the aircraft was on a training flight in the Local Flying Area of Kanpur civil airport, with two persons on board, both sustaining fatal injuries.
- Police and fire personnel secured the wreckage as evidence, and the DGCA will examine the aircraft's airworthiness, maintenance records, and other technical aspects.
- A team of three officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will visit the crash site for regulatory oversight and coordination.
- The AAIB has been informed and will undertake a detailed investigation in accordance with applicable rules, determining the circumstances and cause of the accident.
- The company claimed the aircraft, with Garg Aviation since 2023, had no maintenance-related deficiencies.
A trainee pilot and an instructor died when a Tecnam training aircraft crashed near Ganga Barrage in Kanpur on Thursday. The aircraft, operated by Garg Aviation, took off at 11:30 am and crashed approximately 20 minutes later near Nathapurwa village.
According to the civil aviation ministry, both individuals sustained fatal injuries during the accident. The instructor, Sachin Bhatia, had around 3,000 hours of flying experience, while the trainee pilot, Abhishek Pujari, was from Karnataka. The ministry stated, “The aircraft was on a training flight in the Local Flying Area of Kanpur civil airport.”
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been notified and will conduct a detailed investigation to determine the circumstances and cause of the crash. A team from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will also visit the site for regulatory oversight and coordination.
Police and fire personnel quickly responded to the scene, securing the wreckage as evidence for the investigation. The DGCA will examine the aircraft's airworthiness and maintenance records. Garg Aviation claimed that the aircraft, which had been in service since 2023, had no maintenance-related deficiencies.
The AAIB's investigation will follow applicable rules to ensure a thorough understanding of the incident.
“The Tecnam aircraft, operated by Garg Aviation since 2023, crashed about 20 minutes after takeoff near Nathapurwa village. The DGCA will examine airworthiness and maintenance records, while the company claims no maintenance-related deficiencies.”
