IAF Pilatus PC-7 trainer crashes near Tambaram in Chennai; pilot ejects safely. Court of Inquiry launched to probe cause. Photos: X.
An Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 aircraft crashed on Friday near Tambaram in Chengalpattu district of Chennai while on a routine training mission. The aircraft went down close to the Tambaram air base, the IAF confirmed.
The Air Force stated that the pilot managed to eject safely and escaped without injuries. A video shared by news agency PTI from the crash site showed aircraft debris scattered across the area, with several locals seen gathering near the wreckage.
In an official statement, the IAF said a Court of Inquiry (CoI) has been initiated to determine what led to the accident.
“A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to establish the cause of the accident,” the statement noted. Further details, including the extent of damage and the exact crash location, have not yet been released.
The PC-7 has long served as the Air Force’s primary aircraft for beginner-level flying training, making the incident a matter of close review for aviation authorities and defence officials.
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