Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Viral Video of Aircraft Sparks Misinformation Claims
A video of a small plane taking off went viral online, and some people said a teenager made it for very little money.
Some news outlets shared the video with similar claims.
The story is now being checked to see if the claims are true, specifically, if the plane was really built by a teenager from scrap materials for such a low cost.
A viral video showed an ultra-light aircraft taking off from an open field.
The video was claimed to show a plane built for ₹7,000 by a teenager.
The teenager was allegedly from Muzzaffarpur, Bihar.
News outlets News18 and Times Now published the video with similar claims.
The claims surrounding the video and the aircraft were under scrutiny.
- Who
- A teenager named Avinesh Kumar (claimed).
- What
- A video showing an ultra-light aircraft taking off.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Muzzaffarpur, Bihar (claimed).
- Why
- To see if the claims made in the viral video are accurate.
Claims
Verification
Cost of Aircraft
Claims
Plane was built for ₹7,000
Verification
Information yet to be verified.
Creator of Aircraft
Claims
Plane was built by a teenager
Verification
Information yet to be verified.
- Alleged Builder
- Avinesh Kumar
- Alleged Location
- Muzzaffarpur, Bihar
- Viral Video
- Ultra-light aircraft takeoff
- Reported Cost
- ₹7,000 (claimed)
- News Outlets Reporting
- News18, Times Now