<p>Mumbai: In a shocking incident, a trainer aircraft crash-landed near the Baramati airfield following a technical snag on Wednesday morning — a development that once again sparked concerns about small airports carrying non-scheduled operations and flight training. </p><p>The cadet, who was the sole person on board the aircraft, is safe.</p>.Why RBI cancelled the licence of Mumbai-based Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank.<p>The incident occurred at 8.50 am when Tecnam P2008JC two-seater aircraft, bearing registration VT-RFY, owned by Redbird Flight Training Academy, crash-landed near Gojubavi village adjacent to the Baramati airstrip. </p><p>The incident comes close on the heels of the January 28 Learjet crash which claimed the life of then Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP national president Ajit Pawar and four others. </p><p>Pune Rural’s Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill confirmed the incident.</p><p>“As per preliminary information received from eyewitnesses, the aircraft was flying at a comparatively low altitude when it developed a technical malfunction. During the crash landing, one side of the aircraft reportedly hit a light pole before it struck the ground,” Gill said.</p><p>Police teams immediately rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident," he added. </p><p>The Redbird Flight Training Academy said that the aircraft was undertaking a solo flight at the time of the occurrence. “The cadet pilot is reported to be safe. The situation is fully under control, and no injuries to the student pilot. Necessary actions are being undertaken in coordination with the relevant authorities. A detailed update will follow after further assessment and investigation," the Redbird statement said.</p>.Sunetra Pawar resigns as Rajya Sabha member after Baramati bypoll victory.<p><strong>Baramati Airport</strong></p><p>The Baramati airfield is primarily used for flying training operations with two flying training organisations (FTOs) having their base at Baramati - Carver Aviation Pvt Ltd and Redbird Flying Training Academy Pvt Ltd. However, Non-scheduled operations, especially chartered/VIP flights, are also carried out at Baramati regularly.</p><p><strong>Past RedBird incidents </strong></p><p>This is not the first time that Redbird aircraft was involved in a mishap in Baramati. </p><p>On October 19, 2023, a pilot was injured when a trainer aircraft of the company crashed near Katfal village in the Baramati taluka.</p><p>On October 22, 2023, two persons were injured as another trainer aircraft belonging to the same academy crashed near Gojubavi village, close to Baramati airfield.</p>
<p>Mumbai: In a shocking incident, a trainer aircraft crash-landed near the Baramati airfield following a technical snag on Wednesday morning — a development that once again sparked concerns about small airports carrying non-scheduled operations and flight training. </p><p>The cadet, who was the sole person on board the aircraft, is safe.</p>.Why RBI cancelled the licence of Mumbai-based Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank.<p>The incident occurred at 8.50 am when Tecnam P2008JC two-seater aircraft, bearing registration VT-RFY, owned by Redbird Flight Training Academy, crash-landed near Gojubavi village adjacent to the Baramati airstrip. </p><p>The incident comes close on the heels of the January 28 Learjet crash which claimed the life of then Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP national president Ajit Pawar and four others. </p><p>Pune Rural’s Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill confirmed the incident.</p><p>“As per preliminary information received from eyewitnesses, the aircraft was flying at a comparatively low altitude when it developed a technical malfunction. During the crash landing, one side of the aircraft reportedly hit a light pole before it struck the ground,” Gill said.</p><p>Police teams immediately rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident," he added. </p><p>The Redbird Flight Training Academy said that the aircraft was undertaking a solo flight at the time of the occurrence. “The cadet pilot is reported to be safe. The situation is fully under control, and no injuries to the student pilot. Necessary actions are being undertaken in coordination with the relevant authorities. A detailed update will follow after further assessment and investigation," the Redbird statement said.</p>.Sunetra Pawar resigns as Rajya Sabha member after Baramati bypoll victory.<p><strong>Baramati Airport</strong></p><p>The Baramati airfield is primarily used for flying training operations with two flying training organisations (FTOs) having their base at Baramati - Carver Aviation Pvt Ltd and Redbird Flying Training Academy Pvt Ltd. However, Non-scheduled operations, especially chartered/VIP flights, are also carried out at Baramati regularly.</p><p><strong>Past RedBird incidents </strong></p><p>This is not the first time that Redbird aircraft was involved in a mishap in Baramati. </p><p>On October 19, 2023, a pilot was injured when a trainer aircraft of the company crashed near Katfal village in the Baramati taluka.</p><p>On October 22, 2023, two persons were injured as another trainer aircraft belonging to the same academy crashed near Gojubavi village, close to Baramati airfield.</p>