Student Pilot's Close Call at Dhanipur Airport

A student pilot from Pioneer Flying Academy had a narrow escape after their aircraft crashed into the boundary wall of Dhanipur Airport, Aligarh. The incident, which occurred during a solo flight, resulted in no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident further.

Student Pilot's Close Call at Dhanipur Airport
Trainer aircraft hits boundary wall of Dhanipur Airport in Aligarh (Photo/ District Information Officer, Aligarh). Image Credit: ANI
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A student pilot experienced a near-miss incident when the training aircraft they were flying crashed into the boundary wall of Dhanipur Airport in Aligarh on Sunday afternoon. The mishap occurred around 3 PM during a solo flight, officials reported.

According to SS Agarwal, Director of the Civil Aviation Department, the aircraft belonging to Pioneer Flying Academy collided with the airport's boundary line at approximately 3:10 PM. Despite the damage to the aircraft, the student pilot remains safe, and thankfully, no fire erupted post-collision.

No injuries have been reported, and the authorities are actively investigating the circumstances leading to the incident to prevent future occurrences.

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