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Time of India
10-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Aspiring Kochi pilot's life cut short in Canada plane crash
1 2 Kochi: Dreamed of becoming a pilot since childhood, Sreehari Sukesh used to surf the internet for the adventurous flying experiences of professional pilots and the operational details of warplanes. He strived earnestly towards his goal and obtained a licence to fly private aircraft from Nashik by the time he left for Canada two years ago to pursue advanced training in commercial aviation. He was close to completing the mandatory 180 flying hours at Harv's Air flight training school in Steinbach when fate dashed his hopes and cut short his life. The 23-year-old, hailing from Tripunithura in Ernakulam, was among the two — the other a fellow student of the same flying school — who lost their lives after their training aircraft collided mid-air while trying to land near Steinbach South Airport, about 60km south of Winnipeg, in Canada on Tuesday morning. Sreehari and Canadian May Royce, 20, reportedly were flying single-engine aircraft. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Manitoba confirmed that "the mid-air collision occurred at 8.45am and the two pilots were pronounced deceased on scene." "The incident occurred during a training exercise for take-offs and landings, in which it is not uncommon for students to fly on their own. The pilots were trying to land their planes — a Cessna 172 and Cessna 152 — at the same time, before they crashed near a landing strip," Harv's Air owner Adam Penner told reporters. Sreehari's family received the information regarding the accident on Tuesday night but the official confirmation from his trainer arrived only by Wednesday afternoon. "Since we are unfamiliar with the technical aspects of the training, we still don't know what exactly led to the accident," said Sreehari's uncle Dipesh. Dipesh said the "experience at the Nashik flying school had thrilled Sreehari" while his schoolmate Gokul K said "his basic nature was to face adventurous moments with extraordinary boldness." The Indian consulate in Canada promised assistance to Sreehari's family. "With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school, and local police to provide all necessary assistance," the consulate said in an X post. Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden has approached the ministry of external affairs demanding urgent intervention for the repatriation of Sreehari's mortal remains. Sreehari is survived by his father Sukesh, mother Deepa and sister Samyuktha.
News18
10-07-2025
- General
- News18
Who Is Sreehari Sukesh, The Pilot From Kerala Killed During Midair Crash In Canada?
Last Updated: Indian student pilot Sreehari Sukesh, 21 died in a midair collision in Manitoba, Canada. An Indian student pilot, 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, was tragically killed in a midair collision between two training aircraft in southern Manitoba, Canada. The crash, which occurred just 400 metres from the runway at Steinbach South Airport, also claimed the life of his classmate, Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian national. Sreehari Sukesh, originally from Kerala, was pursuing his dream of becoming a commercial pilot and had already earned his private pilot's license. He was undergoing advanced training at Harv's Air, a well-known flight school in the region, which trains over 400 students a year from across the world. The Indian Consulate in Toronto confirmed the tragedy, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. 'With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot," the Consulate said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), adding, 'We extend our deepest condolences to his family and are in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school and local police to provide all necessary assistance." The accident occurred as both student pilots were practicing takeoffs and landings in separate Cessna single-engine aircraft. According to Adam Penner, president of Harv's Air and son of its founders, it appears the two aircraft were attempting to land simultaneously and collided just short of the small runway. While the planes were equipped with radios, initial reports suggest neither pilot saw the other in time to avoid the crash. There were no passengers on board either aircraft. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) pronounced both pilots dead at the scene. The cause of the collision is under investigation by Canadian aviation authorities. view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 17:29 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
10-07-2025
- General
- Mint
Indian-origin student pilot dies in tragic mid-air collision in Canada, investigation underway
In a tragic incident in Canada, an Indian-origin student pilot was among two people killed in a mid-air collision between two training aircraft near Steinbach South Airport in southern Manitoba on Tuesday. The accident occurred just 400 metres from a runway used by Harv's Air, a popular pilot training school. The victims have been identified as Sreehari Sukesh, a 21-year-old student from Kerala, and Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian national. Both were reportedly classmates and were undertaking flight training exercises when the collision took place. Confirming the unfortunate news, the Consulate General of India in Toronto shared a statement on X (formerly Twitter), expressing condolences and assuring support to the bereaved family. 'With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school, and local police to provide all necessary assistance,' the post read. According to local media and officials at Harv's Air, the two student pilots were practising takeoffs and landings in Cessna single-engine aircraft when the collision occurred. Adam Penner, president of Harv's Air, said that both pilots appeared to have attempted landing at the same time and collided just a few hundred metres from the runway. While the aircraft were equipped with radios, it seems neither pilot saw the other approaching. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that both pilots were pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers on board either aircraft. Sreehari Sukesh had already obtained his private pilot's license and was pursuing a commercial pilot certification, according to reports. Founded in the early 1970s, Harv's Air is a family-run flight school that trains over 400 students annually from across the world, catering to both professional and recreational aviation learners. The Indian government, through the consulate, continues to coordinate with Canadian authorities and the family to provide assistance and ensure support during this difficult time.
NDTV
10-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
Indian-Origin Student Pilot Killed In Mid-Air Crash In Canada
Ottawa: An Indian origin student pilot was among the two people who were killed in a tragic midair collision involving two training aircraft in Canada on Tuesday, the Indian Consulate General of India in Toronto said on Wednesday. The crash occurred on Tuesday morning, about 400 metres from a runway used by Harv's Air pilot school near Steinbach South Airport in Canada's southern Manitoba. The dead pilots were identified as a 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a resident of Kerala and his classmate Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen. "With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school and local police to provide all necessary assistance," the Consulate General said in a post on X. With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the… — IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) July 9, 2025 Sreehari had already obtained his private pilot's licence and was pursuing his commercial pilot certification, according to local media reports. Two student pilots were practising takeoffs and landings in small Cessna single-engine planes at the time of the incidents, according to Adam Penner, president of Harv's Air pilot training school. According to Penner, both pilots appeared to have tried to land at the same time and collided a few hundred yards away from the small runway. Their planes were equipped with radios, but it appears that neither pilot saw the other coming, according to a report by the New York Post. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) pronounced both pilots dead at the scene and stated that there were no passengers. Harv's Air pilot training school, which was started by Penner's parents in the early 1970s, trains about 400 student pilots a year and has students from around the world-- training for professional and recreational purposes.
