A Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft bearing registration VT-NBV, operated by Garg Aviation Ltd based in Kanpur, met with an accident on the afternoon of August 27, 2026. The aircraft was approximately 5 nautical miles from Kanpur Civil Airport near Ganga Barrage at the time of the accident. The aircraft was conducting a training flight within the Local Flying Area of Kanpur Civil Airport with two persons on board: a trainee pilot and an instructor. Both individuals sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has deployed a team of three officials to the accident site for necessary regulatory oversight and coordination activities. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been formally informed of the incident and will undertake a detailed investigation into the accident in accordance with applicable rules. The investigation will determine the specific circumstances and cause of the accident.