Toopran: On Monday morning, a trainer aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with a crash on the outskirts of Toopran town in Telangana’s Medak district, resulting in the tragic demise of both the trainer and another occupant.
The aircraft, which had departed from Dundigal Air Force station, was discovered in the Ravelli area near Toopran, completely engulfed in flames.
“A Pilatus PC 7 Mk II aircraft met with an accident today morning during a routine training sortie from AFA, Hyderabad. It is with deep regret that the IAF confirms both pilots onboard the aircraft sustained fatal injuries. No damage to any civil life or property has been reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident,” Indian Air Force post on X.
