Training aircraft makes emergency landing in agricultural field near Kalaburagi Airport

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Training aircraft makes emergency landing in agricultural field near Karnataka's Kalaburagi Airport - The HinduUpdated - October 07, 2026 04:15 pm IST - KALABURAGIA training aircraft that made an emergency landing in an agricultural field near Kalaburagi Airport on Tuesday evening. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTA training aircraft attached to the Redbird Flight Training Academy at Kalaburagi Airport made an emergency landing in an agricultural field, near the airport, along Sedam Road on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) evening, reportedly after developing a technical snag.No casualties were reported in the incident. Two trainee pilots were said to be on board the aircraft at the time of the emergency landing.According to preliminary information, the aircraft developed a technical problem while flying near the airport. Acting swiftly, the pilots managed to make a safe landing.The incident occurred in the limits of the Madbool Police Station. Residents rushed to the spot after noticing the aircraft in the agricultural field.The airport sources confirmed that the incident took place around 5.45 p.m., and the aircraft is still in the agricultural field.An investigation is expected to be carried out by a team from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday (October 7).Published - October 06, 2026 08:45 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }