Chennai: Indian Air Force Plane Crash, Pilot OK

Tragedy was narrowly averted near Chennai, India, when a basic trainer aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force went down during a standard training flight. The incident occurred on Friday in an area close to Tambaram, within the state of Tamil Nadu. The pilot of the PC-7 Pilatus aircraft is reported to have successfully ejected before the plane crashed in a remote forest location. An official court of inquiry has been launched by the IAF to determine the precise reasons behind the mishap. Authorities are awaiting more information as the investigation unfolds. More details will be shared as this story develops.