Overview
- A single-engine Cessna 172 on a training flight from Salem to Karaikudi landed around 12:45 p.m. on the Trichy–Pudukottai highway near Keeranur/Narthamalai.
- Police said a cracked front windshield from a technical snag prompted the landing, and airport officials reported the engine had developed a problem.
- Both the pilot and a trainee were unharmed, and no injuries were reported on the ground.
- Keeranur Police, Trichy Air Force personnel and fire crews secured the scene, warned bystanders after a fuel leak was observed, and restored traffic flow.
- The aircraft belongs to a private flight training company, and authorities have opened a detailed inquiry into the cause.