A small, private trainer aircraft made an emergency landing on the Tiruchi - Pudukottai national highway near Ammachathiram in Pudukottai district on Thursday (November 13, 2025).

There were no injuries to the pilot and another occupant inside the aircraft. The single engine aircraft made an emergency landing around 12.45 p.m. near the Ammachathiram bus stop taking the general public and other road users by surprise.

Airport sources said the Cessna 172 type aircraft belongs to a private training organisation operating from Salem. It is said that the flight was on a training mission when it made an emergency landing due to technical reasons.

Upon information, a team of police personnel from Keeranur sub division in Pudukottai district rushed to the spot to clear the traffic movement. Veh

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