Two IAF pilots killed after Pilatus PC 7 Mk II aircraft crashes in Hyderabad

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed in action when their Pilatus trainer aircraft crashed at 8:55 AM during training at Air Force Academy on Monday in Dindigul, Telangana. 

The pilots included an instructor and one cadet. However, no damage of civil life or property has been reported.

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed in action when their Pilatus trainer aircraft crashed at 8:55 during training at Air Force Academy, Dindigul in Telangana. The pilots include an instructor and one cadet: Indian Air Force officials pic.twitter.com/48bGdfawRy

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SP, Medak, Rohini said that the aircraft crashed near Toopran.

"It's a Training Aircraft from Dundigul airport. There were two people inside the aircraft, one trainer and a trainee. The airport staff and clue team are on the spot. The fire fighters doused the fire," SP Rohini said.

"They are trying to find out if there are any survivors. They are combing the area to find if there are body remains. Further details awaited," the SP added.

The cause of crash is yet to be ascertained.