A trainer aircraft operated by a private company made a crash landing at Baramati in Maharashtra's Pune district after developing a technical snag on Wednesday morning, police said.
No serious injuries were reported in the incident, and the trainee pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, escaped safely following the incident near Gojubavi village adjacent to the Baramati airstrip area, officials said.
The aircraft belonged to the Redbird Flight Training Academy, they said.
The incident occurred at 8.50 am, Pune Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill told PTI.
"As per preliminary information received from eyewitnesses, the aircraft was flying at a comparatively low altitude when it developed a technical malfunction. During the crash landing, one side of the aircraft reportedly hit a light pole before it struck the ground," he said.
Police rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident.
"Necessary inquiry and further action are underway," the official added.
Aircraft from the same company have previously also been involved in accidents in the district.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s Learjet 45 crashed on January 28 during landing at Baramati airport in Maharashtra, killing Pawar, both pilots, a cabin crew member and a staffer of the leader.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in its preliminary report, said the aircraft was attempting to land in low visibility when it hit trees before crashing.
Later, in a report released in February, the AAIB also flagged several safety lapses at the uncontrolled Baramati airfield, including faded runway markings.