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Kiran trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana, pilot safe

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ANI Siddipet (Telangana) [India]

A Kiran trainer aircraft crashed in Telangana's Siddipet on Friday afternoon.

The trainer aircraft that took off from Hakimpet Air Force station crashed in Siddipet at around 2 pm.

A woman cadet on board, who was undergoing fighter training, was ejected safely.

The cadet, who sustained minor injuries, tried to make an emergency landing, but failed.

A court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the crash.

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First Published: Nov 24 2017 | 6:45 PM IST

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