Pilot and instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur
A training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation Ltd. crashed near the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur, resulting in the deaths of both the trainee pilot and the instructor. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety protocols and training standards in regional flight operations.
Two people were killed after a Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft operated by Garg Aviation Ltd., Kanpur, crashed near the Ganga Barrage on Thursday (August 27, 2026), according to preliminary information.
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