Trainer aircraft, crashes, pilot dies
A microlight aircraft crashed here on Monday in the Army cantonment area, killing an Indian Air Force pilot.
A ?Pipistrel Virus SW 80 trainer aircraft crashed soon after taking off from the Patiala Aviation Club airport, killing Wing Commander G S Cheema, an official spokesperson said.
Two NCC cadets were injured, he said.
An inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause of the accident, the spokesperson said.
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First Published: Feb 24 2020 | 4:32 PM IST