An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed into a pond near the KP College ground in George Town, Prayagraj, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Deputy Commissioner of Police Manish Shandilya told PTI that the pilot safely ejected and there were no casualties or damage to civilian property. The plane had a sudden engine technical snag during a routine sortie from AF Station Bamrauli at 12:15 pm. "A Microlite aircraft of the IAF, while undertaking a routine sortie, from AF Station Bamrauli near Prayagraj at 1215 hrs on 21 Jan 26, experienced technical malfunction, and was safely force landed in an uninhabited area, ensuring no damage to civil life or property. Both pilots on board are safe. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to ascertain the cause," stated the IAF on X. Officials have cordoned off the crash site and are investigating the incident further.