A Cessna 152 trainer aircraft operated by Chetak Aviation crash-lands near Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh, prompting an investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The incident occurs on Monday during solo flying by a trainee pilot, according to the DGCA statement reported by multiple outlets. One report says the aircraft crash-lands along a highway near Kasganj, while another specifies it comes down in a field near the same area. The DGCA states that the aircraft, identified as Cessna 152 with registration VT-AFB, is engaged in solo flying at Aligarh and that the trainee pilot is reported to be safe. Following the crash landing, the regulator orders a probe to determine the circumstances leading to the incident. The aircraft type is described as a single-engine, two-seat Cessna 152 commonly used for pilot training. Details about damage to the aircraft and any other impacts are not provided in the available reports.
DGCA Probe After Cessna Trainer Crash-Lands in Uttar Pradesh; Trainee Pilot Safe
A Cessna 152 trainer aircraft operated by Chetak Aviation crash-lands near Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh, prompting an investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The incident occurs...
- A Cessna 152 trainer aircraft operated by Chetak Aviation crash-lands near Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh.
- The incident happens during a solo flight by a trainee pilot.
- DGCA reports the trainee pilot is safe.
- The aircraft registration is given as VT-AFB and is linked to Chetak Aviation’s operations.
- DGCA orders an investigation into the circumstances of the crash landing.
A trainee pilot flying a Cessna 152 aircraft belonging to Chetak Aviation "crash landed" along a highway near Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj on Monday, prompting an investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
1 month agoThe Cessna 152 is a single-engine, two-seat aircraft commonly used for pilot training.
1 month ago“Chetak Aviation Cessna 152 aircraft VT-AFB engaged in solo flying at Aligarh has crash landed in a field in Kasganj; the pilot is reported to be safe,” the regulator said in a statement.
1 month agoConnor Hellebuyck confirms trade request from Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirms he has requested a trade out of the team. Multiple outlets...
U.S. says Patriot interceptor stocks in Europe are “beyond critical”
The U.S. military is facing a “beyond critical” shortage of Patriot missile interceptor rounds in Europe, according to U...
Larne eliminated from UEFA Conference League play-off by Lincoln Red Imps after extra-time defeat
Larne’s bid to reach the UEFA Conference League main phase ends as they lose to Lincoln Red Imps over two legs, falling...