
Directorate General of Civil Aviation probe into Belagavi trainer aircraft crash finds many deficiencies in training academy
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has concluded its investigation into a May 30, 2023 incident in which a 24‑year‑old trainee pilot crashed a Tecnam P2008JC during a solo circuit near Belagavi Airport. The probe identified numerous shortcomings at the flight training academy, including inadequate supervision, insufficient training standards and lapses in safety procedures, prompting calls for corrective action.