New Delhi: Two Indian Air Force pilots, a cadet and an instructor, were killed on Monday when the Pilatus PC-7 aircraft they were flying crashed near the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.
“One Pilatus PC 7 Mk II trainer aircraft met with an accident today morning during a routine training sortie from Air Force Academy. It is with deep regret that lAF confirms that both the pilots on board have sustained fatal injuries. No damage to any civil life or property has been reported,” said an IAF spokesperson.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed anguish over the accident.