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DGCA investigates trainee pilot injury from aircraft propeller at Kanpur airport

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is looking into an incident at Kanpur airport where a trainee pilot sustained injuries from a running propeller on June 26, 2026. This inquiry aims to evaluate safety protocols and has already resulted in grounding of the aircraft with registration number VT-NBV.

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Jun 28, 2026 · 1 min read · 8 views
DGCA investigates trainee pilot injury from aircraft propeller at Kanpur airport

Key Takeaways

  • •On June 26, 2026, a trainee pilot was injured by a running propeller at Kanpur airport after exiting the Tecnam P2006T aircraft, registration VT-NBV.
  • •The injured cadet is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Kanpur following her back injuries from the incident.
  • •Garg Aviation, the operator of the aircraft, was conducting night instructional flights when the accident occurred.
  • •The DGCA has grounded the Tecnam P2006T aircraft until the investigation into the incident is complete.
  • •The instructor involved has been removed from flying training duties as part of the ongoing investigation into safety protocols.

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing after an accident at Kanpur airport where trainee pilot got hurt by a spinning propeller. Happened Friday,June 26,2026, after she stepped off the twin-engine Tecnam P2006T, registration number VT-NBV.

June 28, 2026,Garg Aviation, a flying school, was running night training flights. After landing,pilot exited while engine still running, leading to back injuries from propeller.

The injured cadet is now in hospital in Kanpur. Instructor removed from duties as investigation goes on . DGCA ordered aircraft grounded till inquiry wraps up.

Questions linger about safety procedures during training,especially on how to exit aircraft safely. DGCA's investigation seeks to uncover what led to this mishap…and what steps might stop it from happening again .

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