A two-seater microlite aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Wednesday, defence sources said. Both the pilot and the other crew member who were onboard the aircraft are safe, they said. ADVERTISEMENTA microlite aircraft is a small aircraft generally used for training, bird recce and survey purposes. The aircraft met with an accident while it was on a routine sortie. He said there were two pilots onboard and they executed a controlled and safe landing in a pond near K P College in the George Town police area.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 07:59 UTC