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IAF Microlight Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in Prayagraj Pond, Crew Safe

An Indian Air Force microlight aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing during a training mission in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district. The aircraft landed in a pond around noon on Wednesday. Officials confirmed that both crew members on board are safe following the incident. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the circumstances leading to the emergency landing.

Key Points: IAF Microlight Emergency Landing in Prayagraj, Crew Safe

  • IAF microlight aircraft emergency landing
  • Incident occurred during training mission
  • Landing was into a pond in Prayagraj
  • Both crew members are safe
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UP: Crew safe after IAF Microlight Aircraft makes emergency landing into pond in Prayagraj

An Indian Air Force microlight aircraft made an emergency landing into a pond during a training mission in Prayagraj. Both crew members are reported safe.

"The two crew are safe, and a court of inquiry has been ordered. - Wing Commander Debartho Dhar"

Lucknow, January 21

A microlight aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying two crew members made an emergency landing around noon on Wednesday during a training mission in Prayagraj district, an official said.

PRO Defence, Prayagraj, Wing Commander Debartho Dhar said both crew members on board the microlight aircraft are safe.

Speaking to ANI, Dhar said, "Around 12 noon today, a microlight aircraft of the IAF with two crew, which was on a training mission, conducted an emergency landing. The two crew are safe, and a court of inquiry has been ordered."

A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the circumstances that led to the emergency landing.

- ANI

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Priya S
An emergency landing into a pond? That must have been terrifying. Hats off to the pilot's skill for managing that. The IAF's training seems to have paid off in this crisis.
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Rohit P
Good to hear they are safe. But a court of inquiry is a must. We need to know if it was a technical fault or something else. Our defence equipment must be top-notch.
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Sarah B
Incredible presence of mind to land on water. That's not an easy feat. Hope the inquiry is thorough and leads to improved safety protocols for all training flights.
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Vikram M
Jai Hind! The safety of our warriors comes first. While I'm relieved, I do hope the media doesn't sensationalize this. It was a training incident, handled professionally.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the crew's safety is paramount, we must ask if there are enough checks on these microlight aircraft used for training. A proactive review might prevent future scares.

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