Cessna C172 Skyhawk: Trainer Aircraft
UPSC Reference: Science & Technology
Why in News?
A Cessna C172 trainer aircraft was involved in a runway excursion incident at Baramati Airfield, Maharashtra, on 9 August 2026.
Key Facts
Common name: Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Type: Single-engine, four-seat, fixed-wing aircraft
Manufacturer: Cessna; now part of Textron Aviation.
Widely used for:
Flight training
Private aviation
Characteristic:
High-wing design
Stable handling
Relatively simple controls
Key Pointer
C172 → Cessna 172 Skyhawk → Single engine → Four seats → Flight training
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