Pune: A trainee pilot made a close beard on Saturday morning, when a aircraft from the Redbird Flight Training Academy alerted and dropped out of the runway at the Baramati Airport, when he saw a bird’s flock just before the touchdown.A source said that the only trainee pilot was not hurt in the aircraft. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Baramati, Sudarshan Rathore told TOI, “No criminal offenses related to the incident have been registered. AAIB (Air Accident Investigation Bureau) will investigate the matter and record a detailed statement of the pilot in this process. We will receive it in a few days. Only then can the accident be the accurate reason for the accident.,A senior official at the Redbird Flight Training Academy said, “(Trainee) Pilot Italian makes of Italian Makes were flying single engine JC 2008 aircraft. A herd of birds came in front of the aircraft just before the landing, before it was distracted, the plane had a heavy touchdown and its nose wheel was damaged.”He said, “(Trainee) pilot was instructed to make a cow-round, after which the aircraft was again air. As the damaged nose wheel became depressed, the aircraft made a thick landing.”Sources recognized the trainee pilot as Vivek Yadav. The airstrip using the Redbird Academy for training is managed and maintained by MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation).
