Updated March 6th, 2024 at 22:02 IST

BREAKING: Training Aircraft Crashes Near MP's Guna, Woman Pilot Injured

Training aircraft crashed near the Guna airstrip in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, confirmed sources.

Reported by: Ronit Singh
BREAKING: Flight Training Academy's Plane Crashes Near MP's Guna, Woman Pilot Injured | Image:Republic
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Guna: In an unfortunate incident, a training aircraft crashed near the Guna airstrip in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, confirmed sources, adding that the woman pilot suffered severe injuries.

The plane reportedly flying from Neemuch to Dhana region faced technical glitches near Guna airstrip. In swift response to the situation, the woman pilot sought permission to land the aircraft at the Guna airstrip.

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During landing of the aircraft, the plane crashed, injuring the woman pilot severely. The training aircraft pilot was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, claimed officials. 

"After developing a malfunction, a trainee aircraft flying from Neemuch to Dhana made an emergency landing during which it lost control. The trainee pilot sustained injuries and has been admitted to the hospital," said Sub Inspector, Guna, Chanchal Tiwari.

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Three years ago, a similar incident unfolded in Madhya Pradesh when a training aircraft crashed in Gandhi Nagar region of Bhopal on March 27, 2021. Three pilots were injured in the incident. 

This plane which took off from Bhopal enroute to Guna suffered technical problems, leading into its crash in the Bishankhedi village near Aerocity. 

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Published March 6th, 2024 at 17:08 IST