DGCA flagged safety issues with Tecnam aircraft before Kanpur crash
The DGCA had at least twice since 2025 flagged concerns over Tecnam planes, primarily used in India for flying training, with FTOs
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had raised safety concerns about Tecnam aircraft over a month prior to a fatal crash in Kanpur on August 27, 2025. The regulator had issued safety recommendations to flying training organizations (FTOs) concerning the Tecnam aircraft, urging them to be implemented immediately. The latest communication from the DGCA, dated July 10, 2026, advised FTOs to avoid parking Tecnam aircraft on aprons/tarmac for extended periods during the summer season before commencing training flights.
It also emphasized the need for greater emphasis on training for handling emergency situations, particularly during critical phases of flight on Tecnam aircraft. The DGCA further directed that checklists should be revised to explicitly incorporate all OEM-recommended actions for handling emergency situations.
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