IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai during a routine training mission on Friday afternoon, creating concern around the Tambaram area. IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai but the situation remains under control because the pilot managed to eject safely before the crash.
The Indian Air Force confirmed that a Pilatus PC-7 trainer aircraft went down around 2 pm. The aircraft was flying from the Tambaram Air Force Station when the incident occurred. Locals in the area reported hearing a loud sound before officials reached the spot.
The pilot acted quickly, used the eject system, and landed without major injury. Emergency teams from the Air Force and local authorities reached the crash site immediately and secured the area to prevent public access.
Officials said the Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry to find the cause of the crash. The investigation will examine technical issues, weather conditions, and flight data to understand what went wrong.
The Pilatus PC-7 is widely used for training rookie pilots in the IAF, and incidents involving this aircraft remain rare. The Air Force continues regular training missions to ensure readiness, and safety protocols helped avoid casualties in this incident.
