Kanpur: DGCA orders probe after trainee pilot injured in propeller accident at Chakeri Airport
Kanpur, June 28
A trainee pilot sustained injuries after being struck by the running propeller of a training aircraft at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport during a night instructional flying session on June 26, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said.
According to the DGCA, the Garg Aviation Flight Training Organisation's twin-engine Tecnam P2006T aircraft (VT-NBV) was engaged in night instructional flying with a flight instructor and a cadet on board.
The incident occurred after the aircraft landed, when the trainee pilot deboarded while the engine was still running and was hit by the rotating propeller, sustaining injuries to her back.
She is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kanpur.
The DGCA said the instructor involved in the incident has been removed from flying training duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
The regulator further stated that the aircraft involved in the occurrence will not be operated until the completion of the probe.
The DGCA has initiated an investigation into the incident.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is shocking. Night flying training requires extra caution. The instructor should have ensured all safety measures before allowing the cadet to exit. Hope the investigation brings accountability and improves training standards at Chakeri Airport.
Reminds me of that saying - "aviation safety is everyone's responsibility." The trainee might have been nervous or distracted after landing. Indian flying schools need to invest more in simulator training and emergency drills. Get well soon, cadet! 🇮🇳
As someone who worked in aviation safety in the US, this is a classic case of complacency. Propeller safety is Aviation 101. The instructor should be held accountable - but also, this trainee might have been under pressure. DGCA should mandate cockpit resource management training.
This is why we need stricter checks on flight training organizations. Many operators cut corners to save costs. Garg Aviation must review their night flying protocols immediately. The DGCA should also review all similar training schools across India for compliance. Safety first always!
Oh dear, that must have been terrifying for the young lady. In Canada, we have strict "sterile cockpit" rules during taxi and shutdown. Indian regulators should implement similar standards - no one leaves the aircraft until engines are completely off. Speedy recovery to the trainee! 🌸
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