A trainer aircraft crashed in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, injuring a lady pilot. Officials said that an engine issue is thought to have caused the crash. The plane had taken off on Wednesday from Neemuch.
The pilot, a Chimes Aviation Academy student, reported an engine problem and attempted an emergency landing at the Guna aerodrome, according to the officials. As he tried to land, the pilot went off the runway.
The injured pilot is being treated at the district hospital in Guna.
The incident which was caused by a technical snag, took place at around 5 pm, Guna Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Sinha confirmed.