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Kanpur Plane Crash Kills 2 Pilots

Two pilots dead, plane reduced to rubble. Crash cause unknown.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 27 August 2026 at 01:13 pm
Kanpur Plane Crash Kills 2 Pilots

A private twin-engine four-seater training aircraft crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday afternoon, killing both pilots on board. The accident occurred near Natha Purva village on the banks of the Ganges.

The deceased pilots have been identified as Abhishek Pujari, a resident of Karnataka, and Sachin Bhatia, a resident of Gujarat, who was the instructor.

Preliminary information suggests that the plane was a twin-engine aircraft, but the cause of the crash is yet to be ascertained. Emergency teams reached the crash site following the incident, and visuals from the spot show the plane reduced to rubble in an open field.

Administration and police teams have launched a probe into the incident, investigating the cause of the plane crash and whether technical failures played a role.

The crash is a tragic reminder of the risks involved in aviation training. The incident has raised questions about the safety of training aircraft and the measures in place to prevent such accidents.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and further details regarding the accident and the exact cause of the crash are awaited.

The aviation industry has seen several incidents of plane crashes in recent times, highlighting the need for increased safety measures and rigorous training protocols.

The incident has sent shockwaves in the aviation community, and an inquiry has been launched to determine the cause of the crash.

In a separate incident, a trainee aircraft of Carvwr Aviation overran the runway during an emergency practice in Baramati, but the crew was unharmed.

The Kanpur plane crash is a devastating incident that has resulted in the loss of two lives, and the investigation will hopefully shed light on the cause of the crash and help prevent such incidents in the future.

The crash has also raised concerns about the safety of aviation training in India, and the need for stricter safety protocols and regulations.

As the investigation continues, the families of the deceased pilots are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones, and the aviation community is left to ponder the risks and challenges involved in this field.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the Kanpur plane crash?

A private twin-engine four-seater training aircraft crashed, killing both pilots on board.

Who were the pilots killed in the crash?

The deceased pilots were Abhishek Pujari and Sachin Bhatia, the instructor.

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