New Delhi, Dec 4: Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed on Monday as a Pilatus PC-7 Mk II aircraft crashed near Hyderabad, the first such accident involving the Swiss-origin trainer jet.
“A Pilatus PC 7 Mk II aircraft met with an accident today morning during a routine training sortie from Air Force Academy, Hyderabad,” the IAF said in a statement.
“It is with deep regret that the IAF confirms both pilots onboard the aircraft sustained fatal injuries. No damage to any civil life or property has been reported,” it added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoled the deaths of the two pilots.
“Anguished by this accident near Hyderabad. It is deeply saddening that two pilots have lost their lives. (PTI)
