Training aircraft skids off runway at Solapur airport during take-off; pilot unhurt

A training aircraft skidded off the runway at Solapur airport before take-off. The woman trainee pilot escaped unhurt, while the cause remains under examination.Emergency teams were deployed at the airport as a precautionary measure following the aircraft's skid off the runway. (Screengrab)Solapur, Maharashtra,Nov 12, 2026 17:03 ISTA training aircraft skidded off the runway at Solapur airport in Maharashtra while preparing for take-off, with a woman trainee pilot on board escaping unhurt. The incident occurred at the airport located on Hodgi Road in Solapur.According to initial information, the trainee pilot was preparing to take off when the aircraft veered off the runway. The incident took place before the aircraft could become airborne. No injuries or casualties have been reported.Fire brigade personnel and emergency response teams rushed to the airport after receiving information about the incident.They reached the spot and initiated the necessary response measures. The extent of damage to the aircraft is not yet known. Officials have also not disclosed whether the runway or other airport infrastructure was affected.WOMAN TRAINEE PILOT ESCAPES UNHURTThe woman pilot, who was undergoing flight training, was reportedly alone or operating the aircraft as part of her training exercise when the incident occurred. She managed to escape without sustaining any injuries. The incident could have resulted in a serious accident had the aircraft taken off or sustained further damage. However, no casualties were reported, and the pilot was confirmed safe.Emergency teams were deployed at the airport as a precautionary measure following the aircraft's skid off the runway.REASON BEHIND AIRCRAFT SKID YET TO BE ASCERTAINEDThe exact circumstances that led to the aircraft skidding off the runway remain unclear. It is not yet known whether a technical malfunction, an operational issue or another factor contributed to the incident.The Solapur airport authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the incident so far. Further details about the aircraft, the flight training operator and the extent of damage are awaited.The cause of the incident is expected to be established after an examination of the aircraft and an investigation by the concerned authorities.The incident comes amid routine flight training activity at the airport. Further information is awaited from the airport administration and aviation authorities.- EndsWith inputs from Vijay Babar