According to the report, the aircraft, operated by Garg Aviation training centre, had two people on board: an instructor and a trainee pilot. The deceased were identified as Sachin Bhatia from Gujarat and Abhishek Pujari from Karnataka.

Plane Crashed During Return Flight

According to police, the aircraft took off from the Garg Aviation training centre in Kanpur at around 11:30 am.

The crash occurred around 11:50 am, when the aircraft was reportedly returning towards the training centre. It came down in a field in the Natthupurwa area near the Ganga Barrage.

Police and emergency teams reached the location soon after receiving information about the crash. The area was secured as authorities began examining the wreckage and gathering information about the incident.

Kanpur Plane Crash Today: What Happened?

A private twin-engine training aircraft crashed in an open field near Natthupurwa village, close to the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on August 27, 2026.

The private aircraft was a four-seater and had 2 people on board, an instructor and a trainee pilot. Initial reports suggested that the pilots were gravely injured, but later on, cops confirmed that both had passed away. Emergency services rushed to the site immediately after the crash.

One Pilot Was Instructor, Other Trainee

Police said one of the two people on board was a trainee, while the other was an instructor.

According to the report, authorities had received information about the instructor, who had around 3,000 hours of flying experience.

"The DGCA has been informed. Their team will conduct a thorough investigation. The police have protected the entire area,".

The identities of the two deceased pilots were confirmed by authorities.

Cause of Crash Not Known Yet

The exact reason behind the crash has not been established so far.

Some initial reports suggested that the aircraft may have lost control before coming down, but authorities have not confirmed this. Officials are expected to examine several aspects of the incident, including the aircraft, flight records, weather conditions and other available evidence.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been informed about the crash and is expected to conduct a detailed investigation.

Kanpur Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Officials are examining the aircraft wreckage, flight details, statements from people who may have witnessed the crash, and other evidence from the site.

Authorities are also gathering information about the aircraft, its operator and the circumstances surrounding its flight from the training centre.

The investigation will determine what led to the crash.

Further details are awaited.

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