NEW DELHI: A training aircraft was forced to land in an open field about 50-70km before its destination, Belagavi, Sunday after allegedly running out of fuel. While the aircraft was damaged in the impact, both the flight instructor and the trainee pilot aboard were safe. Aviation authorities were probing the episode. “Redbird Flight Training Academy’s Cessna 172 (VT-EUC) aircraft, while operating a cross-country flight from Kalaburagi to Belagavi, was involved in a forced landing near Vijayapura Sunday due to suspected fuel starvation… Further investigation will be carried out by DGCA/AAIB,” the aviation minister said in a statement. The aircraft was built in 1975. At about 300km, Kalaburagi to Belagavi is a short sector. The probe will investigate why the plane suffered a fuel shortage. DGCA had briefly suspended Red Bird’s operations in Oct 2023 after a series of mishaps – all of them non-fatal. The operations resumed after the regulator conducted detailed checks. With 48 aircraft in its fleet, Red Bird is one of India’s biggest flying training schools.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Few Political Elements Trying To Distort’: Goyal Explains India-US Trade Deal, Slams Opposition‘India Has A Preference Over…’: Piyush Goyal On US Trade Deal, Trump’s ‘Russian Oil’ Claim‘Embarrassed Himself’: Gaurav Gogoi Slams Assam CM Himanta Sarma Over ‘Pakistan Links’ Allegation‘1.25 Crore Hindus In Bangladesh’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Issues Big Unity CallUkraine to Gaza: Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim hails PM Modi’s unwavering global peace pushGogoi’s wife Elizabeth worked for Pakistani agent Ali Tauqeer Sheikh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma‘India’s Stand on Terrorism Is Clear’: PM Modi Speaks Firmly During Malaysia Visit”Strategic Ties And Trade Strengthened”: PM Modi Exchanges MoUs With Malaysian PM’Reasons For Reducing Russian Oil Imports Are…’ Foreign Expert Explains India-US Trade FrameworkIndia Reiterates Energy Security Priority, Signals Russia Oil Imports Will Continue123Photostories5 Vastu-approved plants you should bring home today for prosperity5 effective ways to keep spiders away from your home and garden (third is a magical remedy!)Top 6 cheapest destinations to travel in India in 20268 types of kadhi from across India to try for lunchScarlett Johansson net worth: Inside the USD 165 million fortune of Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ starFrom Bad Bunny, Green Day to Charlie Puth: Full list of Super Bowl 60 performersFrom a massive living room to lavish bedrooms: A look at Samay Raina’s luxurious housePM Narendra Modi’s Panch Prana goal and the role of Shatavari and it’s importance in traditional Indian kitchens7 warning signs of structural defects every homeowner should know‘The Fame Game’, ‘Mrs. Deshpande’, ‘Maa Behen’: Madhuri Dixit Nene’s evolving OTT journey123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingCooper Kupp WifeCardi BJames Pearce JrChristian GonzalezSuper Bowl PredictionsBad BunnyTom BradyKendall JennerKayla NicoleNBA Trade Update
NEW DELHI: A training aircraft was forced to land in an open field about 50-70km before its destination, Belagavi, Sunday after allegedly running out of fuel. While the aircraft was damaged in the impact, both the flight instructor and the trainee pilot aboard were safe. Aviation authorities were probing the episode. “Redbird Flight Training Academy’s Cessna 172 (VT-EUC) aircraft, while operating a cross-country flight from Kalaburagi to Belagavi, was involved in a forced landing near Vijayapura Sunday due to suspected fuel starvation… Further investigation will be carried out by DGCA/AAIB,” the aviation minister said in a statement. The aircraft was built in 1975. At about 300km, Kalaburagi to Belagavi is a short sector. The probe will investigate why the plane suffered a fuel shortage. DGCA had briefly suspended Red Bird’s operations in Oct 2023 after a series of mishaps – all of them non-fatal. The operations resumed after the regulator conducted detailed checks. With 48 aircraft in its fleet, Red Bird is one of India’s biggest flying training schools.
