Garg Aviation cadet pilot hurt while deboarding training plane with propeller running

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A trainee pilot was severely injured by a running propeller while deboarding a training aircraft at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport in India. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into safety practices at flying training organizations amid rapid growth in India's aviation sector.

A trainee pilot suffered severe back injuries after being hit by a running propeller while deboarding a trainer aircraft at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into the incident, highlighting a concerning practice of disembarking with engines running to expedite training. This raises questions about safety standards in some Indian flying training organizations, despite the booming aviation sector.