Uttar Pradesh: Aircraft crash-lands in Kasganj during solo flight; DGCA begins probe
Kasganj, June 29
A Cessna 152 aircraft belonging to Chetak Aviation crash-landed in a field in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district on Monday, officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said.
The aircraft, registered as VT-AFB, was reportedly engaged in a solo flying session originating from Aligarh when the incident occurred.
"Chetak Aviation Cessna 152 aircraft VT-AFB engaged in solo flying at Aligarh crash-landed in a field in UP's Kasganj today," the DGCA stated.
Officials confirmed that the pilot, a woman, is safe and has not sustained any major injuries. She was immediately attended to following the crash-landing, and no casualties have been reported in the incident.
Following the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a formal investigation to ascertain the cause behind the crash-landing.
Further details are currently awaited.
In a separate incident reported on June 13, an AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with an accident at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam, officials had said.
"An AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. "More details are awaited," the IAF stated.
Firefighting operations are underway at the accident site in Jorhat, officials said, after the AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident at the airbase.
The accident reportedly took place when the aircraft was attempting to land at the Jorhat airfield.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Glad to hear no injuries. It's encouraging to see more women in aviation in India. But we need to ask: why are such incidents happening more frequently now? The AN-32 accident in Jorhat and this crash seem too close together. Hope DGCA digs deep into root causes and doesn't just issue routine notices.
This is what happens when we compromise on maintenance to save costs. Chetak Aviation has been around for years, but small operators often cut corners. The pilot's skill saved her life, but what about structural issues? DGCA must ground all Cessna 152s for inspection. Safety first, cost later.
Heartening to see the pilot survived unscathed. But this raises questions about training standards in India's private flying schools. Are we pushing students into solo flights too early? Also, why is the same article mixing unrelated incidents? The AN-32 crash is military aviation—different protocols entirely.
Big relief that no one was hurt. But what about the farmer's field? Who compensates him for crop damage? In India, such small details often get overlooked. DGCA should also look at emergency preparedness—how quickly did rescue teams reach? Every second matters. 🇮🇳
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