A training aircraft that made an emergecy landing in an agricultural field near Kalaburagi Airport on Tuesday evening.
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A training aircraft attached to the Redbird Flight Training Academy at Kalaburagi Airport made an emergency landing in an agricultural field, near the airport, along Sedam Road on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city on Tuesday evening, reportedly after developing a technical snag.
No casualties were reported in the incident. Two trainee pilots were said to be on board the aircraft at the time of the emergency landing.
According to preliminary information, the aircraft developed a technical problem while flying near the airport. Acting swiftly, the pilots managed to make a safe landing.
The incident occurred in the limits of the Madbool Police Station. Residents rushed to the spot after noticing the aircraft in the agricultural field.
The airport sources confirmed that the incident took place around 5.45 p.m., and the aircraft is still in the agricultural field.
An investigation is expected to be carried out by a team from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday.
Published – October 06, 2026 08:45 pm IST
