A trainee aircraft veered off the tarmac and skidded off the runway during an attempted take-off at Solapur Airport in Maharashtra on Thursday.
The pilot walked away unharmed.
Emergency response crews mobilized immediately after the aircraft lost directional control along the airstrip. Visuals from the airfield showed the trainer plane pitched forward at an acute angle, its nose wheel collapsed and touching the ground as ground teams secured the perimeter.
Flight operations ground staff confirmed the female trainee pilot escaped without sustaining any injuries during the incident. Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of occupants onboard the aircraft at the time of the runway excursion.
| Incident Parameter | Official Status |
|---|---|
| Location | Solapur Airport, Maharashtra |
| Event Type | Runway Excursion During Take-Off |
| Casualties / Injuries | Nil; Pilot Escaped Unhurt |
| Airframe Position | Tilted Forward with Nose on Ground |
| Investigation Status | Preliminary Assessment Underway |
Civil aviation inspection teams have cordoned off the runway section to examine the airframe and determine whether mechanical failure or crosswinds forced the plane off course.