Uttar Pradesh: An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed into a pond near the KP College ground in the George Town area, Prayagraj on Wednesday, officials said.

A microlight aircraft was a two-seater typically used for training, bird reconnaissance and survey operations.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Manish Shandilya told media that the pilot ejected safely and no casualties or damage to civilian property were reported. He added that the two pilots on board carried out a controlled and safe landing in a pond near K P College in the George Town police jurisdiction.

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Preliminary information suggests the aircraft went down after developing a sudden technical snag in its engine while flying towards the Phaphamau and Sangam areas. 

The aircraft’s recovery system was activated and both crew members escaped unhurt. With the assistance of police, fire brigade personnel, local residents and divers, the pilots were rescued safely from the site.

Officials said the aircraft was later recovered from an open area away from the main city. The area around the crash site has been cordoned off, and an investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident. No casualties or damage to property were reported.

PTI