Pilot, trainee safe as training aircraft lands in field near Kalaburagi airport

The aircraft belonged to a private training academy based in the airport area and was on a routine training flight when the problem developed.Both pilots are safe, say police officials. Bengaluru,Oct 6, 2026 21:44 ISTA two-seater training aircraft made an emergency landing in an agricultural field near Kalaburagi airport on Tuesday evening after a suspected technical snag, police said.The pilot and trainee co-pilot on board are safe, and no injuries were reported.The aircraft belonged to a private training academy based in the airport area and was on a routine training flight when the problem developed, according to police.The crew brought the aircraft down safely in a field at Pala village, a senior police officer said. Police personnel and airport officials rushed to the spot after the landing. Airport authorities are investigating the cause of the technical problem, police said.- Ends