Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 Training Aircraft Crashes Near Chennai with Pilot Safe After Ejection

An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed near Tambaram in Chennai on Friday afternoon, with the pilot successfully ejecting and escaping unharmed. The incident involved a Pilatus PC-7 aircraft that was conducting a routine training mission when it went down around 2 pm on November 14.

Officials have confirmed that the pilot managed to eject safely from the aircraft before it crashed. The Indian Air Force has immediately responded to the situation by ordering a Court of Inquiry to investigate and determine the cause of the accident.

The crash occurred in the vicinity of Tambaram, which hosts an important IAF base. Authorities have not yet released information regarding potential damage to property or any other casualties resulting from the incident.

This incident highlights the inherent risks involved in military aviation training, even as the IAF maintains rigorous safety protocols. The Pilatus PC-7 is a training aircraft commonly used to prepare pilots for more advanced aircraft operations.