Surya Kirans to fly 1st time after crash
Chethan Kumar | TNN | Feb 23, 2019, 09:35 IST
File photo of Surya Kiran teamBENGALURU: At around noon on Tuesday, two Surya Kiran aircraft collided into each other and crashed moments later, killing Wing Commander Sahil Gandhi, and injuring Wing Commander Vijay Shelke and Squadron Leader Tejeshwar Singh. The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) retreated and remained grounded for three days.
On Saturday, the Indian Air Force's (IAF) best aerobatic team took to the skies again, surprising many, and inspiring many many more. They enthralled the crowd at Aero India on the fourth day—the first of the two public days at the five-day show—and will perform again on Sunday.
Seven aircraft, instead of the customary will take off for the first time after the crash at 10 am on Saturday. The 15-minute performance, sans Gandhi, Shelke, and Singh, will be among the most anticipated display.
Tuesday’s was the third accident involving Surya Kiran aircraft. On March 18, 2006, Surya Kiran witnessed its first ever crash during a practice flight in a three-ship formation at Bidar air base when a plane crashed, killing two pilots on the spot. On January 21, 2009, a Surya Kiran trainer died after his jet crashed near Bidar a few minutes after taking off from the station.
On Saturday, the Indian Air Force's (IAF) best aerobatic team took to the skies again, surprising many, and inspiring many many more. They enthralled the crowd at Aero India on the fourth day—the first of the two public days at the five-day show—and will perform again on Sunday.
Seven aircraft, instead of the customary will take off for the first time after the crash at 10 am on Saturday. The 15-minute performance, sans Gandhi, Shelke, and Singh, will be among the most anticipated display.
Tuesday’s was the third accident involving Surya Kiran aircraft. On March 18, 2006, Surya Kiran witnessed its first ever crash during a practice flight in a three-ship formation at Bidar air base when a plane crashed, killing two pilots on the spot. On January 21, 2009, a Surya Kiran trainer died after his jet crashed near Bidar a few minutes after taking off from the station.
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