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Garg Aviation cadet pilot hurt while deboarding training plane with propeller running
Published 28 June 2026 ยท local
A trainee pilot suffered severe back injuries after being hit by a running propeller while deboarding a trainer aircraft at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport. The Directorate
A trainee pilot suffered severe back injuries after being hit by a running propeller while deboarding a trainer aircraft at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into the incident, highlighting a concerning practice of disembarking with engines running to expedite training. This raises questions about safety standards in some Indian flying training organizations, despite the booming aviation sector.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 1:03 PM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 1:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A trainee pilot suffered severe back injuries after being hit by a running propeller while deboarding a trainer aircraft at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into the incident, highlighting a concerning practice of disembarking with engines running to expedite training.
This raises questions about safety standards in some Indian flying training organizations, despite the booming aviation sector.