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Pilot and Instructor Killed as Training Aircraft Crashes in Kanpur

Police said the twin-engine trainer exploded in flight before crashing, and investigators are examining a possible technical malfunction.

  • On Thursday, a training aircraft crashed near Nattha Purwa village along the Ganga in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing one pilot and leaving another critically injured.
  • The aircraft reportedly exploded with a loud bang before losing control and crashing in a field. The impact caused panic among nearby residents who rushed out of their homes.
  • Following the crash, police and administrative officials reached the site to begin rescue operations. Authorities cordoned off the area to manage villagers gathering near the scattered wreckage and smoke.
  • Both pilots succumbed to injuries following the incident. Officials reported a trainee and instructor were aboard when the aircraft crashed, with one dying at the spot and another later at a hospital.
  • Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, examining possible technical malfunctions. Officials are also trying to ascertain the aircraft's origin from training academies in Kanpur and Rae Bareli.
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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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