Karnataka: Redbird private jet crash-lands in Vijayapura district
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
Reader Comments
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.
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?
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.
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.
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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