Trainer aircraft veers off runway in Maharashtra's Baramati, no injuries reported
Baramati, August 9
A trainer aircraft was involved in a runway excursion incident at the Baramati airfield in Maharashtra on Sunday during a training exercise. Officials said there were no injuries.
Pune Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Singh Gill stated that the aircraft veered off the extended paved surface to the right side beyond the runway.
"An aircraft VT-SEX was involved in a runway excursion incident at Baramati Airfield during a training exercise, with Capt Chirag Shashikant Doifode and Cadet Abhijeet Jundre on board. No injuries have been reported," he said.
"The aircraft initially entered the runway through Link Bravo, lined up at the threshold of Runway 29, and carried out a rejected take-off. Thereafter, the aircraft was lined up at the threshold of Runway 11, where another rejected take-off was carried out. During the course of this exercise, the aircraft could not be brought to a complete stop on the runway and continued beyond the threshold of Runway 29. Subsequently, it veered off the extended paved surface to the right side beyond the Runway 29 threshold," he added.
The government has been taking steps to enhance safety in the aviation industry. DGCA has taken several steps in this direction.
It has held seminars to discuss ways to enhance aviation safety by bringing together senior government officials from Civil Aviation Ministry and industry leaders along with aviation professionals from India's civil aviation ecosystem.
India is the world's third-largest domestic civil aviation market. According to officials, over the past decade, passenger traffic within the country has grown at an impressive average rate of 9% annually, while cargo volumes have risen by 2.9%.The fleet strength of Indian carriers has more than doubled, expanding from 395 aircraft in 2014 to 844 by 2025.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is exactly why we need more investment in our aviation infrastructure. Baramati is becoming an important airfield, and incidents like this highlight the need for better runway maintenance and safety audits. Glad no one was hurt though.
The DGCA has been doing a lot lately, but we need to remember that aviation safety is a continuous process. A runway excursion during training is actually valuable – it teaches cadets real-world scenarios. At least nobody was injured. 🙏
Good news that it wasn't serious. But I hope the authorities investigate thoroughly. Even minor incidents can reveal systemic issues. India's aviation sector is growing so fast – safety must keep pace with that growth.
Being from Maharashtra, this hits close to home. Baramati airfield has been in the news for various reasons, but I'm glad the training procedures worked. Rejected take-offs are critical exercises – they train pilots for exactly these moments. Well done!
These training incidents are actually quite common worldwide. Glad the crew followed correct procedures. But I do wonder about the runway conditions at smaller airfields across India. The DGCA seminars are a good step, but implementation on the ground matters more.
V Vikram M The We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.