DGCA probes incident of trainee pilot getting injured by aircraft propeller at Kanpur airport
The DGCA is investigating an incident at Kanpur airport where a trainee pilot was injured by a running aircraft propeller. The instructor has been derostered, and the aircraft involved has been grounded pending the probe.
Why it matters
Underscores the critical importance of aviation safety protocols and regulatory oversight in pilot training programs.
Aviation watchdog DGCA is probing the incident of a trainee pilot sustaining injuries after being hit by a running propeller of a trainer aircraft at the Kanpur airport on Friday (June 26, 2026).
The article relies on official statements from the regulatory body and reports the facts of the incident neutrally.
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