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Wing Commander Dies In Trainer Crash

February 25 2020

India

An Indian air force pilot has been killed and another seriously injured after their trainer aircraft crashed in the western Punjab state, reports the Press Trust of India. 

On Monday, a Pipistrel Virus SW80 trainer went down shortly after taking off from a military encampment area at the Patiala Aviation Club airport officials, officials said.

The aircraft's engine appeared to stop immediately after the plane left the ground, reported the Times News Network (Bombay). The aircraft...

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