Trainer Aircraft Crashes Near Baramati Airstrip in Maharashtra

A private trainer aircraft crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra on August 9, 2026, marking the second such aviation incident in the region recently.

The crash occurred during a landing attempt, with local authorities and emergency services immediately cordoning off the site to assess the wreckage and pilot status.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a formal investigation into the incident to determine if technical failure or pilot error caused the crash.