The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into an incident involving a Cessna C-172 trainer aircraft at Baramati airfield in Maharashtra.
The incident occurred during a flight-training sortie when the aircraft, operated by Carver Aviation, reportedly veered off the runway during the operation. Two people were on board the aircraft, including the pilot and a trainee.
Both occupants were reported safe following the incident, and no fatalities were reported. The aircraft sustained damage in the occurrence, while aviation authorities moved to assess the circumstances that led to the runway excursion.
A DGCA team is examining the incident as part of a preliminary investigation. The probe is expected to look into the aircraft’s condition, flight operations, runway conditions and other factors that could have contributed to the occurrence. Authorities have not yet established a definitive cause.
The incident has drawn attention to safety during flight-training operations, particularly during critical stages such as take-off and landing. Training aircraft are frequently used by student pilots to build operational experience, making airfield safety, aircraft maintenance and adherence to established procedures important aspects of flight-training activities.
Baramati is an important aviation location for pilot training and general aviation operations in Maharashtra. The latest incident comes months after a separate fatal aircraft accident at the same airfield in January 2026. However, the two incidents involved different aircraft and operators, and there is currently no indication of any connection between them.
The DGCA investigation will determine the sequence of events and identify whether technical, operational, environmental or other factors played a role in the latest incident. Further details are expected to emerge as the authorities continue their assessment.
The exact cause of the Cessna C-172 incident remains under investigation.