A training aircraft belonging to the Redbird Flight Training Academy made a hard landing near Gojubavi village in Maharashtra’s Baramati on Wednesday morning, police said.
Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill said, “It was not a crash. While landing, the aircraft struck a pole. The pilot was alone in the aircraft, and he is safe.”
The incident occurred between 8:30am and 9am when a trainee pilot was carrying out a routine practice session from the Baramati airport.
According to preliminary information, the aircraft struck a pole while landing in an open area near the village limits. Locals rushed to the spot after hearing a loud noise and informed the authorities.
Police officials said no injuries were reported in the incident and the aircraft did not suffer major damage.
Redbird Flight Training academy said in a statement, “This is to inform that our aircraft, a Tecnam P2008JC bearing registration VT-RFY, was involved in an incident at Gojubavi in the vicinity of Baramati Airport”.
“As per the preliminary information received, the aircraft was undertaking a solo flight at the time of the occurrence. The cadet pilot is reported to be safe,” it said.
The situation is fully under control, and no injuries to the student pilot, it said, adding that necessary actions are being undertaken in coordination with the relevant authorities.
A detailed update will follow after further assessment and investigation, it added.
