ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 138096
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| Date: | 22-AUG-2011 |
| Time: | ~17:00 LT |
| Type: |  HAL HJT-16 Kiran |
| Operator: | Indian Air Force |
| Registration: | U-??? |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Near Bommarasipet village, Shamirpet -
 India
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Hakimpet Air Base - VOHK |
A HAL HJT-16 Kiran crashed about 20 minutes after takeoff from Hakimpet Air Base (VOHK) into agricultural fields near Bommarasipet village, Shamirpet.
The pilot ejected and received minor injuries.
Sources:
http://newzexpress.com/2011/08/trainee-pilot-survives-by-jumping-from-crashing-kiran-aircraft/
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article2383968.ece
http://www.siasat.com/english/news/iaf-aircraft-crashes-pilot-hurt
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Aug-2011 04:25 | RobertMB | Added |
| 28-Aug-2011 12:00 | John Baker | Updated [Registration] |
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