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Training Aircraft Crashes in Kanpur

29 sourcesUpdated 27 Aug 2026, 7:23 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India · Uttar Pradesh
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Two reports say a twin-engine training aircraft crashed in a Kanpur field on Thursday, killing both pilots on board.

Police identified the dead as instructor Sachin Bhatia and trainee pilot Abhishek Pujari.

The flight reportedly took off around 11:30 am and crashed about twenty minutes later while returning.

A separate report said one pilot was killed and another was seriously injured in the crash.

Why it mattersThe crash raises aviation safety questions and leaves training operations under scrutiny.
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Authorities have not yet determined the cause, and the DGCA has been informed for a technical investigation.

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All reports agree that a twin-engine training aircraft crashed in Kanpur near the Ganga Barrage and that the DGCA has been informed.

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What happened on board remains unsettled across the reports, including whether both pilots died or one survived injured. The cause of the crash also has not been determined.

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Neutral reports say a twin-engine training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashed in a Kanpur field on Thursday afternoon. Two articles identify the dead as instructor Sachin Bhatia and trainee pilot Abhishek Pujari. They say the plane took off around 11:30 am, crashed about twenty minutes later while returning, and that the DGCA will conduct a technical investigation.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India, Hindustan Times
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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Training aircraft crashes near Ganga Barrage in Kanpur; both pilots dead

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The Times of India reports that a twin-engine training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashed in a Kanpur field on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board. Police identified the deceased as instructor Sachin Bhatia and trainee pilot Abhishek Pujari. According to authorities, the flight took off around 11:30 am and crashed twenty minutes later while returning. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been informed and will conduct a technical investigation.

Hindustan Times Neutral framing Provisional rating

Both pilots killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur | India News

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Hindustan Times reports that a private twin-engine training aircraft crashed in a Kanpur field on Thursday morning, causing the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot on the spot. Police commissioner Raghubir Lal identified the deceased as instructor Sachin Bhatia and trainee pilot Abhishek Pujari. According to police, the flight took off at approximately 11:30 am and crashed twenty minutes later while returning. The DGCA has been informed and will conduct a technical investigation into the incident.

Republic World Neutral framing Reported

Kanpur Training Aircraft Crash: Pilot Killed, Another Seriously Injured Near Ganga Barrage

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Republic World reports that a twin-engine training aircraft crashed in a field near the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur on Thursday afternoon, killing one pilot and injuring another according to initial official accounts. Local residents reported hearing a loud blast before the aircraft lost control. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the disaster, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has not formally confirmed the aircraft type and registration.