IAF trainer aircraft crashes during sortie in Telangana, 2 pilots dead
Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed on Monday as a Pilatus PC-7 Mk II aircraft crashed near Hyderabad, the first such accident involving the Swiss-origin trainer jet.
The IAF has ordered a Court of Inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident.
“A Pilatus PC 7 Mk II aircraft met with an accident today morning during a routine training sortie from Air Force Academy, Hyderabad,” the IAF said in a statement.
“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,” it added.
