Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Indian Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes Near Tambaram, Pilot Safe
An Indian Air Force training plane called a 'Pilatus PC-7' crashed near Tambaram in Chennai on a Friday afternoon.
The plane was on a regular training flight when the accident happened.
Fortunately, the pilot was able to jump out of the plane using a parachute and landed safely.
Officials have started an investigation to find out the reason for the crash.
No other details were provided.
An Indian Air Force 'Pilatus PC-7' trainer aircraft crashed near Tambaram, Chennai.
The aircraft was on a routine training mission when the incident occurred.
The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and is safe.
The crash happened on Friday afternoon, around 2 PM.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to determine the cause of the crash.
- Who
- An Indian Air Force pilot
- What
- A 'Pilatus PC-7' trainer aircraft crashed.
- When
- Friday afternoon, November 14, around 2 PM
- Where
- Near Tambaram, Chennai
- Why
- On a routine training mission
- Aircraft Type
- Pilatus PC-7 trainer aircraft
- Incident Date
- Friday, November 14
- Incident Time
- Around 2 PM
- Location
- Near Tambaram, Chennai
- Mission Type
- Routine training mission
- Pilot Status
- Ejected safely
- Investigation
- Court of Inquiry ordered
