A private training aircraft from Vision Flying Institute crashed in a residential area of Shastri Nagar, Amreli, Gujarat, on Tuesday, claiming the life of pilot Aniket Mahajan.
The crash triggered a powerful explosion, causing panic among local residents.
Emergency response teams, including fire and police personnel, swiftly arrived at the scene to control the situation. The affected area was cordoned off to ensure safety and facilitate rescue operations.
This marks the second training aircraft accident in Gujarat within a month. The previous incident occurred on March 31 in Mehsana district, where a woman trainee pilot sustained injuries when her aircraft crash-landed in an open field.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the crash. Aviation experts stress the urgency of reviewing safety protocols for training flights to prevent further tragedies.
