IN PHOTOS | Baramati aircraft crash: Trainee pilot escapes unhurt after emergency landing

Updated On: 13 May, 2026 03:37 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A training aircraft operated by Redbird crashed due to a technical snag in Maharashtra’s Baramati on Wednesday, officials said. (PICS/ PTI, ANI ON X)

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The incident took place near Gojubavi village, adjacent to the Baramati airstrip area, triggering panic in the area. (PICS/ PTI, ANI ON X)

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The incident occurred at 8.50 am, Pune Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill said

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Aircraft was flying at low altitude before crash landing, say eyewitnesses

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According to preliminary reports, the trainee pilot onboard escaped safely and did not suffer any major injuries

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The exact cause of the crash is yet to be ascertained, though preliminary reports suggest a possible technical malfunction

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Police and local authorities rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident and launched an investigation

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