This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Friday 14 November 2025 |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Type: |  Pilatus PC-7 Mk2 |
| Owner/operator: | Indian Air Force - IAF |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Tambaram AB -
 India
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
An IAF Pilatus PC-7 Mk2 trainer crashed under unknown circumstances during a routine training mission near Tambaram AB. The pilot ejected safely.
An inquiry has been ordered to look into the cause of the crash.
Sources:
https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1647095&u=
https://news24online.com/india/iaf-pc7-trainer-aircraft-crashes-near-tambaram-pilot-safely-ejects-inquiry-ordered/668336/
Media:
#WATCH | One PC-7 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force on a routine training mission crashed near Tambram, Chennai. Pilot safely ejected. A Court of Inquiry to ascertain the cause has been ordered: Indian Air Force
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025
(Visuals from the spot) pic.twitter.com/hL2q3HH3jn
Earlier today, an Indian PC-7 MkII crashed near Tambaram Air Base, Chennai.
— Martin-Baker (@MB_EjectEject) November 14, 2025
The pilot successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker IN11A Ejection Seat.#EngineeringForLife pic.twitter.com/iTPfgGsYsN
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Nov-2025 10:58 | gerard57 | Added |
| 14-Nov-2025 11:14 | gerard57 | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative, ] |
| 14-Nov-2025 14:00 | gerard57 | Updated [Aircraft type, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 15-Nov-2025 08:17 | Anon. | Updated [Source, Narrative, ] |
| 17-Nov-2025 09:50 | Paradoxial | Updated [Source, Embed code, Narrative, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation