Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Indian Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes Near Chennai, Pilot Ejects Safely
An Indian Air Force training plane had an accident while practicing.
The pilot was able to get out of the plane safely before it crashed.
The Air Force is now investigating to find out why the accident happened.
This happened near a place called Tambaram in Chennai.
The investigation will help them understand what went wrong during the training flight.
An Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 trainer aircraft crashed near Tambaram in Chennai.
The incident occurred during a routine training mission on Friday afternoon, November 14th.
The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and is safe.
The Indian Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.
The crash took place around 2 PM.
- Who
- An Indian Air Force pilot
- What
- A Pilatus PC-7 trainer aircraft crashed
- When
- Friday afternoon, November 14th, around 2 PM
- Where
- Near Tambaram, Chennai
- Why
- During a routine training mission; the exact cause is under investigation
Official Statement
Event Details
Aircraft Incident
Official Statement
An Indian Air Force aircraft, a 'Pilatus PC-7', crashed near Tambaram in Chennai during a routine training mission.
Event Details
The incident involved an Indian Air Force aircraft crashing near Tambaram in Chennai on Friday afternoon.
Pilot Safety
Official Statement
The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft.
Event Details
Officials confirmed the pilot ejected safely.
Investigation
Official Statement
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash.
Event Details
The crash occurred during a routine training mission, and the cause is under investigation.
- Aircraft Type
- Pilatus PC-7 trainer aircraft
- Operator
- Indian Air Force
- Incident Type
- Crash during routine training mission
- Pilot Outcome
- Ejected safely
- Location
- Near Tambaram, Chennai
- Date
- Friday, November 14
- Time
- Around 2 PM
- Investigation Status
- Court of Inquiry ordered
Sources
Watch: Tamil Nadu Highway Turns Runway As Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing
Engine failure forces training aircraft to land on NH near Trichy
IAF trainer plane crashes in Chennai; pilot safe
Indian Air Force aircraft crashes in Chennai: Watch video of scattered debris of Pilatus PC-7
Indian Air Force trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai, pilot ejects safely - Telegraph India
