Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Training Aircraft Makes Safe Emergency Landing Near Kalaburagi Airport
A small training aircraft had a technical problem while flying near Kalaburagi.
It was being used for a training flight.
The instructor chose an open field where the aircraft could land.
The plane landed safely at Pala village.
The instructor and trainee were not hurt.
Police and airport officials went to the field.
The aircraft has been secured.
Officials are checking what happened and what caused the problem.
A Tecnam P2006T operated by Redbird Aviation India developed a technical issue during a cross-country training flight.
The aircraft made an emergency landing in an agricultural field at Pala village near Kalaburagi Airport on Tuesday.
The instructor and trainee aboard were safe and uninjured.
The instructor selected an open area and followed established emergency procedures, the company said.
Police said an investigation is underway; the aircraft has been secured and inspection and assessment processes are proceeding.
- Who
- An instructor and trainee aboard a Tecnam P2006T operated by Redbird Aviation India.
- What
- The aircraft made an emergency landing after a technical issue.
- When
- Tuesday; no date was specified.
- Where
- An agricultural field at Pala village near Kalaburagi Airport.
- Why
- A technical issue occurred during a cross-country training flight; its cause is under investigation.
- Aircraft
- Tecnam P2006T
- Registration
- VT-RBN
- Operator
- Redbird Aviation India
- Flight
- Cross-country training flight
- Landing site
- Agricultural field at Pala village
- Occupants
- Instructor and trainee; both safe and uninjured
- Investigation
- Police are investigating the cause of the technical issue