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A training aircraft of Red Bird Aviation crashed near Baramati airport in Pune district on Tuesday morning after it reportedly developed a technical snag during a low-altitude flight, police said. According to Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill, the incident occurred at around 8.50 am near Gojubaavi village adjacent to the airport.“Today, at around 8.50 am, a training aircraft of Red Bird Aviation made a crash landing near Gojubaavi village adjacent to Baramati airport. According to preliminary information given by eyewitnesses present at the spot, the aircraft developed a technical fault while flying at low altitude. Gill said, during the crash landing, a part of the plane hit a light pole and then the plane fell to the ground. The only trainee pilot on board the aircraft survived without any serious injuries.Gill said, “Only one trainee pilot was on board the aircraft. Fortunately, the pilot did not suffer any serious injuries. On receiving information about the incident, police personnel immediately reached the spot and necessary inquiries and further action are being taken. Further information will be shared as received.”Police said investigation into the incident has been initiated and more details are awaited.