A private training aircraft belonging to RedBird Aviation made an emergency crash-landing in a farm area near Vijayapura, Karnataka, on Sunday. The aircraft was operating a training flight from Kalaburagi to Belagavi when the incident occurred. The crash-landing took place outside regular airstrip limits, prompting immediate local response.
Authorities confirmed that the aircraft came down in an agricultural field, preventing wider damage. Local residents reported the incident to emergency services, after which officials initiated response and safety procedures at the site.
Pilots Sustain Injuries
The aircraft was being flown by Captain Kunal Malhotra along with trainee pilot Goutham Shankar at the time of the crash-landing. Both sustained injuries during the incident and were promptly shifted to a nearby hospital in Belagavi for medical treatment.
Officials stated that both individuals received immediate medical attention following evacuation from the crash site. The extent of injuries was not officially detailed, but both were reported to be under care.
Flight Details and Training Operation
The aircraft involved in the incident was part of a routine training operation conducted by RedBird Aviation. The training flight had departed from Kalaburagi and was scheduled to land in Belagavi when the emergency situation arose, forcing the aircraft to land in a non-designated area near Vijayapura.
Training aircraft are typically used for pilot instruction and controlled flying exercises. The crash-landing has drawn attention to operational safety procedures during training flights, particularly when unexpected technical or operational challenges arise mid-flight.
Administrative and Safety Response
Following the incident, authorities began standard procedures to assess the situation and secure the crash site. Aviation-related safety and procedural reviews are expected to be undertaken to determine the circumstances leading to the emergency landing.
Officials indicated that the incident did not result in damage beyond the immediate crash area. Administrative attention is focused on reviewing safety compliance and ensuring necessary follow-up within aviation operational frameworks.
The crash-landing near Vijayapura highlights the importance of emergency preparedness during aviation training operations. Authorities are continuing their response and procedural review in connection with the incident.
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