Indian Air Force Pipistrel Virus SW80 Crash
Event Report
Indian Air Force
| Date | Jan. 21, 2026 |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Force | Indian Air Force |
| Aircraft | Pipistrel Virus SW80 |
| Event type | Crash |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
An Indian Air Force Pipistrel Virus SW80 microlight trainer aircraft crashed during a routine training sortie from Air Force Station Bamrauli near Prayagraj on January 21, 2026. The two-seater aircraft experienced a technical malfunction and went down into a pond behind KP College in the George Town area at approximately 12:15 pm local time. Witnesses reported the aircraft flying low in a circular motion before diving into the water. NDRF divers and rescue personnel secured the site. Both crew members were rescued safely with no injuries reported.
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