IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai, pilot ejects safely

An official said that the incident occurred around 2 pm

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Chennai, Updated At : 04:51 PM Nov 14, 2025 IST

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, which was on a routine training mission, crashed near Tambaram here on Friday afternoon, officials said.

The pilot ejected safely, they said.

"An Indian Air Force aircraft 'Pilatus PC-7', which was on a routine training mission, crashed near Tambaram in Chennai on November 14. The pilot ejected safely," an official release said.

Responding to a query, an official said that the incident occurred around 2 pm.

"A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause," the release added.

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IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai, pilot ejects safely

An official said that the incident occurred around 2 pm

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