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Trainer aircraft, crashes, pilot dies

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Press Trust of India Patiala

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

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