Chennai: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft met with an accident on Friday, November 14, 2025, crashing near the Tambram area in Chennai. Initial reports from eyewitnesses indicate the aircraft exploded mid-air with a loud noise before going down. In a successful emergency procedure, both pilots on board managed to eject safely from the aircraft and escaped unharmed using their parachutes.

Incident Details: Crash Near Thiruporur Following Mid-Air Explosion

The crash occurred near Thiruporur in the Chengalpattu district during what was described as a routine training mission. Eyewitness accounts from the area reported hearing a loud explosion in the sky before seeing the aircraft crash. The IAF has confirmed the safe ejection of its personnel, which is the primary o

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