New Delhi, July 19 -- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report into the crash of a Cessna 152 aircraft operated by Blue Ray Aviation Pvt Ltd, which crash-landed in an agricultural field near Mehsana Airport on March 31, 2025.

The incident involved a solo training flight and resulted in serious injuries to the trainee pilot, as well as substantial damage to the aircraft.

According to the AAIB, the flight was a routine solo cross-country training exercise. The aircraft departed from Mehsana at 09:46 UTC and was scheduled to follow a route covering Mehsana, Banswara, and Deesa before returning.

The mission was part of a standard student pilot training plan that included one circuit and landing,...