Prayagraj, Jan 21: A training plane belonging to the Indian Air Force went down in a pond in the George Town locality of Prayagraj after experiencing an engine snag. Both pilots involved in the mission escaped without injury by ejecting from the cockpit prior to the impact.
Emergency responders and district officials reached the KP College grounds shortly after the crash was reported to manage the scene. Security cordons were established around the crash site to facilitate the investigation and prevent unauthorized access.
DCP Manish Shandilya mentioned that the swift ejection by the pilots prevented any loss of life. He noted that while the aircraft was lost, the flight path stayed clear of residential structures, ensuring no civilian property was harmed during the descent.
“The crash occurred after a sudden technical snag in the engine of the training aircraft,” the official mentioned while providing details of the preliminary findings.
Eyewitnesses reported a loud noise followed by the sight of parachutes as the pilots descended toward safety. Sources noted that the local administration is currently assisting the Air Force in cordoning off the area for the ongoing probe.
Military authorities directly said that a thorough investigation into the technical failure is underway.
They mentioned that further details regarding the flight’s origin and the nature of the training exercise would be part of the official report.
