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NEw new delhi/Prayagraj, A two-seater microlite aircraft of the native american broadcast drive was on midweek "force landed" in an uninhabited area in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj after it experienced a technical malfunction, the IAF said.Both the pilots who were onboard the aircraft are safe, officials said.In a post on X, the IAF also said a Court of Inquiry has been ordered by it to ascertain the cause of the incident.A microlite aircraft is a small aircraft generally used for training, bird recce and survey purposes.The aircraft met with an accident while it was on a routine sortie. The recovery system was initiated, and "both the pilots are safe". The aircraft was recovered from an open area away from the main city, they said."A Microlite aircraft of the IAF, while undertaking a routine sortie, from AF Station Bamrauli near Prayagraj at 1215 hrs on 21 Jan 26, experienced technical malfunction, and was safely force landed in an uninhabitated area, ensuring no damage to civil life or property," the IAF said in the post.Both the pilots who were onboard the aircraft are safe, it said. "A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by IAF to ascertain the cause," it added.Authorities in Prayagraj have cordoned off the area, and an investigation into the incident is underway, officials said.In Prayagraj, Deputy Commissioner of Police Manish Shandilya said the aircraft was on a sortie towards Phaphamau and the Sangam area when its engine developed a technical snag.He said there were two pilots onboard and they executed a controlled and safe landing in a pond near K P College in the George Town police area.With the help of police, fire brigade personnel and local residents, the pilots were rescued safely, Shandilya said, adding that divers played a crucial role in the rescue operation.There were no reports of any casualties or damage, he said.This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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