Private Mini Aircraft Crashes in Vijayapura, Pilot Safe

Two occupants eject in time as plane breaks into pieces in open field

February 8, 2026: A private two-seater mini aircraft crashed into an open field in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Sunday afternoon, narrowly missing a major tragedy. Police sources said the incident occurred at Mangaluru village in Babaleshwar taluk, triggering panic among locals who witnessed the crash.

Both occupants of the aircraft, including the pilot, managed to eject safely before the plane hit the ground. Officials confirmed that neither of them sustained serious injuries, and immediate assistance was provided after the emergency landing. The timely ejection is believed to have saved both lives.

After crashing, the aircraft reportedly broke into three pieces upon impact with the ground. Authorities have secured the site and initiated an inquiry to ascertain the cause of the crash. Further details regarding the aircraft’s origin and the purpose of the flight are awaited.