Two Air Force pilots killed after trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana's Medak

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Medak: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed in action when their Pilatus trainer aircraft crashed at Toopran town in Telanganas Medak district on Monday morning, IAF officials said...

According to officials, the crash took place at around 8:55 am during training at Air Force Academy near Dindigul district..

The pilots include an instructor and one cadet...

SP, Medak, Rohini said that the aircraft crashed near Toopran...

There were two people inside the aircraft, one trainer and a trainee..

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