Trainee Pilot Escapes Unscathed in Baramati Crash Landing

A trainer aircraft from Redbird Flight Training Academy made a crash landing near Baramati airstrip in Pune due to technical issues. The sole occupant, a trainee pilot, escaped unharmed. The academy has initiated an investigation into the incident, which follows a recent string of similar accidents.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Pune | Updated: 13-05-2026 12:25 IST | Created: 13-05-2026 12:25 IST
Trainee Pilot Escapes Unscathed in Baramati Crash Landing
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A trainer aircraft operated by Redbird Flight Training Academy crash-landed near the Baramati airstrip in Pune's Maharashtra district after experiencing a technical malfunction on Wednesday morning.

The sole occupant, a trainee pilot, emerged unscathed from the accident, which happened around 8.50 am near Gojubavi village adjacent to the Baramati airstrip.

Police reported that the aircraft was at a low altitude when it developed the issue and hit a light pole during the crash landing. An investigation has been launched by the Redbird Flight Training Academy into the incident, following previous accidents involving their aircraft in the district.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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