Archive · 22 Jan 2026
IAF Microlite Aircraft Crashes in Prayagraj
A small Indian Air Force training plane had to land quickly in a pond near a college in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
The plane was on a normal training flight and had a problem while flying.
The two pilots on the plane were able to land safely and were helped by people nearby and emergency teams.
The reason for the problem is not known yet, but it was fixed quickly.
The area is being secured, and more details are being waited for.
The incident happened around 12:15 PM and caused some panic in the area.
Emergency services, including fire tenders and divers, reached the spot to help.
The pilots did not get hurt badly.
An Indian Air Force microlite aircraft made an emergency landing in a pond near KP College in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, during a routine training flight.
Both pilots on board were rescued safely and did not suffer serious injuries.
The aircraft experienced a technical malfunction mid-flight, prompting the emergency landing.
Emergency services, including fire tenders and divers from the National Disaster Response Force, were dispatched to the scene.
The incident sparked panic in the area, with locals rushing to assist in the initial response.
- Who
- Two pilots on board the Indian Air Force microlite aircraft
- What
- An Indian Air Force microlite aircraft made an emergency landing in a pond near KP College in Prayagraj
- When
- January 21, 2026, around 12:15 PM (12:15 IST)
- Where
- Behind KP College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The aircraft experienced a technical malfunction during a routine sortie
- Location
- Behind KP College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Time
- 12:15 PM (12:15 IST)
- Aircraft Type
- Indian Air Force microlite aircraft (two-seater)
- Number of People on Board
- 2 (both pilots)
- Status of People on Board
- Both rescued safely, no serious injuries
- Cause of Crash
- Technical malfunction
- Rescue Teams Involved
- Police, fire brigade, National Disaster Response Force, and locals
Sources
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Small Aircraft Crashes Into Pond In UP's Prayagraj
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IAF's Microlight Aircraft Crashes In UP's Prayagraj, Both Pilots Safe: VIDEO
IAF trainee aircraft crashes into pond in Prayagraj: Video
IAF Training Aircraft Crashes into Pond in Prayagraj; Pilot Safe
IAF’s two-seater microlite aircraft meets with accident in UP’s Prayagraj, crew safe
IAF training aircraft crashes into pond in Prayagraj
IAF’s two-seater aircraft ‘force lands’ in UP’s Prayagraj after technical snag, pilots safe
IAF microlight aircraft makes emergency landing in Prayagraj pond, pilots safe
IAF aircraft 'force lands' in Uttar Pradesh, pilots safe
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