Vt-vdf Aviation Accident 2025-04-22
Accident Summary
Fatal Accident (1) - Vision Flying Training Institute Tecnam P2008 JC MkII, VT-VDF, Amreli, Gujarat, India, April 22, 2025
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Accident Information
| Approx. Accident Location | Aircraft Fatalities | Ground Fatalities | Injured | ASN Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°37'28.68"N, 71°13'31.37"E | 2 | 0 | 0 | Aviation Safety Network |
Aircraft Information
| Type | Operator | Registration | Serial Number | Manufacture Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecnam P2008 JC MkII | Vision Flying Training Institute | VT-VDF | — | — |
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On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at approximately 12:49 PM local time, a Tecnam P2008 JC MkII registered as VT-VDF and operated by the Vision Flying Training Institute crashed in the residential Giriya Road area of Amreli, Gujarat, India. The aircraft, a single-engine light sport trainer, was engaged in solo training operations under the supervision of the private aviation academy based at Amreli Airport. According to ADS-B flight data and police reports, the aircraft had completed a previous landing and takeoff before entering a left bank shortly after departing runway 04. The aircraft descended and impacted terrain approximately 300 meters left of the runway alignment, striking a tree and an open plot within a populated sector before erupting in flames.
The pilot, identified as a male trainee flying solo, was the sole occupant and was fatally injured in the accident. There were no injuries reported among people on the ground, and the aircraft was completely destroyed by post-impact fire. The incident occurred during daylight conditions, and the aircraft was performing routine circuit operations at the time. Witness accounts and local officials confirmed that the aircraft began losing control moments after takeoff, deviating from its intended flight path before crashing. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but the fire had already engulfed the wreckage.
The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation by authorities. There is no current indication of foul play or mechanical sabotage, but no definitive mechanical failure has been confirmed either. The crash site’s proximity to both the airport and surrounding homes raised concerns about low-level maneuvering in urban-adjacent airspace. Data available from ADS-B tracking confirms a brief flight duration, and the aircraft's post-takeoff behavior suggests the possibility of loss of control due to aerodynamic, structural, or pilot-induced factors. The investigation is being conducted based on local reports, police findings, and observational data from the field, with formal conclusions pending additional forensic and aviation authority review.
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