PUNE, Aug. 9 -- A trainer aircraft operated by a private company crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday. No casualties were reported.
Notably, the trainee pilot escaped without any serious injuries.
According to police, the crash occurred at around 12.30 pm. "The incident took place near the airstrip. We are investigating whether the aircraft developed a technical snag or if there were any other technical problems," police said. Villagers and emergency responders gathered at the crash site immediately.
"It is too early to comment on anything," a senior police official said.
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