Indian Air Force trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai

India Nov 15, 2025

An Indian Air Force Pilatus PC-7 trainer plane crashed during a routine flight near Chennai. The pilot managed to eject safely.
The IAF is now looking into what caused the crash.

Meet the Pilatus PC-7

The PC-7 is a Swiss-made training aircraft that helps new pilots learn the ropes, from flying jets to helicopters.
Its MKX version comes with advanced safety features like Martin-Baker ejection seats and a reliable Pratt & Whitney engine, making it trusted by air forces in countries like Austria, France, and the Netherlands.