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Private Jet Crash-Lands in Karnataka Field, Two Passengers On Board

A private jet operated by Redbird Flying Training Academy crash-landed in a field in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The aircraft, a Cessna 172, was carrying two passengers at the time of the incident. The forced landing occurred near Bagalkot Airport, approximately 100 kilometers east of Belgavi. Authorities, including the DGCA and Belagavi Police, have confirmed the event, though further details are pending.

Key Points: Redbird Private Jet Crash-Lands in Karnataka's Vijayapura

  • Forced landing in a field
  • Two passengers on board
  • Aircraft was a Cessna 172
  • Incident near Bagalkot Airport
  • Details are still awaited
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Karnataka: Redbird private jet crash-lands in Vijayapura district

A Redbird Flying Training Academy Cessna 172 aircraft made a forced landing in a field near Bagalkot, Karnataka. Two passengers were on board.

"A Red Bird private jet carrying two passengers crashed in Mangalore village of Babaleshwar taluk, Vijayapura district. - Belagavi Police"

Bagalkot, February 8

A Redbird private jet crash-landed on Sunday in Vijayapura district of Karnataka, said the official.

According to Belagavi Police, "A Red Bird private jet carrying two passengers crashed in Mangalore village of Babaleshwar taluk, Vijayapura district."

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated, "Redbird Flying Training Academy Limited Cessna 172 Aircraft VT-EUC (MSN-17265717) made a forced landing in a field near Bagalkot (100 km east of Belgavi) Airport."

Further details about the incident are awaited.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Redbird is a major training academy. Was this a training flight? The article says "carrying two passengers" but was one a student pilot? Clarity needed. Hope the investigation is swift and transparent.
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David E
The pilot did well to manage a forced landing in a field without major casualties. That takes skill. The focus should be on what caused the emergency - maintenance, weather, or something else?
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Anjali F
This is so scary! We often hear about big plane issues, but small aircraft safety is equally important. My cousin is learning to fly in Karnataka, and this news is worrying. DGCA must ensure all aircraft are fit to fly.
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Vikram M
The location details are a bit confusing - first Vijayapura, then near Bagalkot airport which is 100km from Belagavi. Anyway, main thing is no loss of life. But a respectful criticism: our aviation reporting needs to be more precise with locations.
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Karthik V
Cessna 172 is a workhorse for training. If it was a mechanical failure, it raises questions about maintenance standards. Flying schools operate on tight budgets, but safety cannot be compromised. Jai Hind.

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