A major tragedy was averted on Monday evening in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district when a training <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/indigo-flight-cancellations-indigo-refunds-rs-827-crore-to-passengers-returns-4500-bags-amid-crisis-23606820" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">aircraft</a> almost collided with a high-voltage power line during flight and crashed near Sukatra village in the Kurai police station area of Seoni district. &nbsp;
The incident, according to police occurred at around 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;
The incident triggered panic in the locality as villagers rushed to the spot and rescued both the trainer (pilot) and trainee safely.&nbsp;
A video of the crash quickly went viral on social media.&nbsp;
Speaking to IANS, C.S. Tekam, Investigation Officer at Kurai Police Station, said, "Both the trainer and trainee are out of danger. They have been taken to a private hospital. One has sustained a head injury and the other has injuries on the face. However, as company officials informed us, both managed to walk out of the plane to safety."&nbsp;
The police officer added that the aircraft was a two-seater trainee plane, though the manufacturer's name is not yet known.&nbsp;
The officer identified the trainer and trainee as Ajeet Anthony and Ashok Chhava, respectively.&nbsp;
"We are waiting for instructions from higher authorities regarding the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/bishnoi-gang-threat-to-pawan-singh-probe-launched-action-to-be-taken-after-detailed-inquiry-says-mumbai-police-23606821" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">investigation</a>,&rdquo; he said, confirming that no human loss was reported despite one of the plane&rsquo;s wheels getting stuck in a 33kV high-tension line, severing it from the tower before the aircraft landed on the ground.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The training company is operating in the area since 2023,&rdquo; the police official said.&nbsp;
According to eyewitnesses and preliminary investigation, the plane suddenly began to descend due to a technical glitch. &ldquo;It might have lost power, and one of its wheels got entangled in the high-voltage line for a while."
The heavy load severed the wire, causing a loud noise, spark and panic. "Fortunately, no major damage occurred,&rdquo; the police officer explained.&nbsp;
Locals reported sparks as the aircraft struck the wires, and within moments, villagers realised the plane&rsquo;s occupants were in trouble. They rushed to the scene to help.
Villagers also alleged this was not the first such <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-fire-breaks-out-at-nagpada-godown-no-injuries-reported-23606582" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">incident</a>, claiming training aircraft had overturned twice earlier while operating on the runway. They warned that had the plane remained stuck in the wires for a few more seconds, the consequences could have been devastating.
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A major tragedy was averted on Monday evening in Madhya Pradesh`s Seoni district when a training aircraft almost collided with a high-voltage power line

Madhya Pradesh: Training aircraft crashes in MP; villagers rescue pilot, trainee

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According to eyewitnesses and preliminary investigation, the plane suddenly began to descend due to a technical glitch. It might have lost power, and one of its wheels got entangled in the high-voltage line for a while

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