Two pilots sustained injuries after a trainer aircraft belonging to a private aviation academy crashed at an airstrip in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM and has raised concerns about the safety of small aircraft used for training purposes.Details of the crashThe aircraft involved was a two-seater Cessna 152, a popular model used for flight training. According to Dileep Rajoria, the officer in charge of Guna Cantt police station, the plane had been airborne for approximately 40 minutes before it crashed, potentially due to engine failure.#BreakingNews‌ : Aircraft crashes during test flight in Guna, aircraft crashes in the airstrip area, accident occurred due to engine failure... both pilots injured, admitted to hospital.#Guna pic.twitter.com/KfKNsz56J0— Smriti Sharma (@SmritiSharma_) August 11, 2024The plane arrived here a few days ago for testing and maintenance, an official stated, indicating that the aircraft had recently undergone evaluation before the ill-fated flight.Condition of the pilotsBoth pilots aboard the Cessna 152 suffered injuries in the crash. However, their injuries are not life-threatening, and they have been admitted to a local hospital for treatment. They are out of danger, confirmed Rajoria, providing some relief amidst the alarming incident.
