13 May,2026 10:48 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Police and local authorities rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident. PIC/ X
A training aircraft operated by Redbird crashed due to a technical snag in Maharashtra's Baramati on Wednesday, officials said.
The incident took place near Gojubavi village, adjacent to the Baramati airstrip area, triggering panic in the area.
The incident occurred at 8.50 am, Pune Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill told PTI.
"As per preliminary information received from eyewitnesses, the aircraft was flying at a comparatively low altitude when it developed a technical malfunction. During the crash landing, one side of the aircraft reportedly hit a light pole before it struck the ground," he said.
According to preliminary reports, the trainee pilot onboard escaped safely and did not suffer any major injuries. The exact cause of the crash, however, is yet to be ascertained.
Police and local authorities rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident and launched an investigation.
Officials said a detailed technical inspection of the wreckage will be carried out to determine the reason behind the crash, according to reports.
The incident has once again brought attention to aviation safety in Baramati, coming just months after a plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in February this year.
"Necessary inquiry and further action are underway," the official added.
Aircraft from the same company have previously also been involved in accidents in the district.
(With PTI inputs)
