Indian Clarity

Light. Truth. Clarity.

Loading ad...
India

IAF Orders Probe After Microlight Aircraft Makes Forced Landing

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) An Indian Air Force microlight aircraft on Wednesday made a forced landing in a pond during a routine sortie from Air Force Station Bamrauli in Prayagraj after developing a technical snag, with the IAF ordering a court of enquiry to ascertain the cause of the incident. Both the pilots are reportedly safe. In a statement issued on X, the IAF stated, “A Microlite aircraft of the IAF, while undertaking a routine sortie, from AF Station Bamrauli near Prayagraj at 1215 hrs on 21st Jan 26, experienced a technical malfunction, and was safely force landed in an uninhabited area, ensuring no damage to civil life or property.

Central India's Premier English Daily

Central India's Premier English Daily

Credit: Centralchronicle

Key Highlights

  • Both pilots on board are safe.
  • A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by IAF to ascertain the cause.” Last year, the IAF suffered a number of losses pertaining to both the machine and the pilots following a number of crashes during the training routine and aerial display.
  • On November 21, an indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
  • The pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, lost his life in the accident.
  • Earlier, on November 14, a Pilatus PC-7 Mk2 basic trainer aircraft crashed near Tambaram in Chennai while undertaking a routine training sortie.
Loading ad...

Sources

  1. IAF Orders Probe After Microlight Aircraft Makes Forced Landing

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

Related Stories

Loading ad...