Tecnam P2006T aircraft LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old trainee pilot from New Delhi was hit on the back by a still-running propeller after stepping off a twin-engine trainer aircraft at Kanpur’s Chakeri airport, prompting Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to order a probe and ground the plane. Riya Batra suffered back injuries after deboarding Garg Aviation’s Tecnam P2006T aircraft during a night training sortie Friday. The civil aviation regulator has off-rostered the instructor from flying training duties pending the probe and barred use of aircraft VTNBV until the investigation is complete. DGCA is investigating whether she stepped out on her own or was asked to do so before the engines were shut down. “After landing, the trainee pilot deboarded the aircraft with the engine running,” DGCA said. “The cadet received injuries to her back after being hit by the running propeller.” A note submitted at the private hospital where Batra was admitted by a “friend” said she had suffered injuries in a Scooty fall, raising further questions that investigators are expected to examine. While boarding and deboarding trainer aircraft with propellers running is prohibited, aviation industry insiders alleged some flying training organisations in India and abroad swap trainees between sorties without shutting down engines to save time. What happened in this case will be determined by the probe. Garg Aviation safety manager Group Captain Rajeev Bhalla said the aircraft landed around 8.40pm and was slowing to a halt when Batra “attempted to get out of the aircraft before both engines had been switched off”, contrary to standard operating procedure. Flight instructor Captain Raunak, who has about 5,000 flying hours, saw her trying to step out, “immediately shouted at her to stop and simultaneously switched off the engines”, Bhalla said. Before the propeller stopped rotating, it struck Batra on her back. Emergency medical assistance was arranged before she was shifted to a private hospital. Bhalla said Batra is recovering and her injuries “are not expected to end her aviation career”.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosArunachal Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises To 3, Rescue Ops On, 7 Districts Cut Off By LandslidesUddhav Thackeray Seeks Disqualification Of 6 Rebel MPs, Claims ‘Operation Devendra’ Targets FadnavisKetan Agarwal Murder Probe Enters Crucial Phase As Police Recreate Crime Scene At Lohagad Fort‘Look Inwards’: India Rejects Pakistan’s ‘Baseless’ Karachi Attack AllegationsPM Modi Thanks Citizens for Cutting Fuel Use, Postponing Gold Purchases Amid West Asia Crisis’Visit Ram Temple, Do Penance’: Yogi Adityanath Attacks Akhilesh Yadav Amid Donation Row | AyodhyaDelhi-Varanasi Bullet Train To Cut Delhi-Lucknow Travel Time To 2 Hours 10 Minutes: Ashwini VaishnawMahua Moitra’s Explosive Attack Over Ram Mandir Donation Row| ’70 KG Silver, 1,250 KG Gold Missing?’Mumbai Police Foil Alleged Mass Poisoning Bid at Muharram Procession; 14,900 Toxic Capsules SeizedCong Seeks Bigger Role in UP Alliance; New In-Charge’s ‘Equal Share’ Pitch Raises Stakes: Reports123PhotostoriesMinimalist suit looks from Bano’s closet from the Pakistani series ‘Zanjeerein’ that are perfect for festivities and beyondFeeling stressed? A psychologist shares 3 quick ways to calm yourselfWhy beauty experts are warning against the viral ‘no-hair-brushing’ hair-fall hackHow to make high-protein Desi Ghee Paneer Fried Rice for dinnerPsychology says people are being emotionally bankrupt and don’t even know: Philosopher explains howQuote of the day by Kangana Ranaut: ‘What you do and what you are is more important than who you marry’Single or married? Scientists discover rare link between marital status and cancer riskThree- two- three: The magical relationship rule that Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas swear by to keep their marriage strongPsychology says women who retain their surname after marriage may have these 7 common personality traitsForget overnight oats! Try these 6 traditional Indian porridges for breakfast123Hot PicksChinese proverb of the dayJapanese Proverb Of The DayErling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Net worthFIFA world cup 2026Canada Vs South AfricaRam Temple DonationNigerian Proverb of the dayUS Strike on IranKetan Agarwal MurderTop TrendingK BhagyarajMumbai Local Train DeathRam Temple Donation RowFIFA World Cup 2026NFL TradeUS Iran CeasefirePriyanka GandhiSergei IvanovMK StalinMumbai Local Train News
LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old trainee pilot from New Delhi was hit on the back by a still-running propeller after stepping off a twin-engine trainer aircraft at Kanpur’s Chakeri airport, prompting Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to order a probe and ground the plane. Riya Batra suffered back injuries after deboarding Garg Aviation’s Tecnam P2006T aircraft during a night training sortie Friday. The civil aviation regulator has off-rostered the instructor from flying training duties pending the probe and barred use of aircraft VTNBV until the investigation is complete. DGCA is investigating whether she stepped out on her own or was asked to do so before the engines were shut down. “After landing, the trainee pilot deboarded the aircraft with the engine running,” DGCA said. “The cadet received injuries to her back after being hit by the running propeller.” A note submitted at the private hospital where Batra was admitted by a “friend” said she had suffered injuries in a Scooty fall, raising further questions that investigators are expected to examine. While boarding and deboarding trainer aircraft with propellers running is prohibited, aviation industry insiders alleged some flying training organisations in India and abroad swap trainees between sorties without shutting down engines to save time. What happened in this case will be determined by the probe. Garg Aviation safety manager Group Captain Rajeev Bhalla said the aircraft landed around 8.40pm and was slowing to a halt when Batra “attempted to get out of the aircraft before both engines had been switched off”, contrary to standard operating procedure. Flight instructor Captain Raunak, who has about 5,000 flying hours, saw her trying to step out, “immediately shouted at her to stop and simultaneously switched off the engines”, Bhalla said. Before the propeller stopped rotating, it struck Batra on her back. Emergency medical assistance was arranged before she was shifted to a private hospital. Bhalla said Batra is recovering and her injuries “are not expected to end her aviation career”.
