July 10, 2025

An Indian student pilot, Sreehari Sukesh, lost his life in a tragic mid-air crash in Manitoba, Canada, while flying a single-engine plane that collided with another aircraft piloted by a Canadian youth. The Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed the incident and is providing support to the family. Both pilots were practicing takeoffs and landings near Steinbach when the collision occurred. The Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the crash, which resulted in the deaths of both pilots. The Canadian victim was identified as 20-year-old Savanna May Royes, who aspired to become a pilot like her father. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other emergency services responded to the crash site, where the two small aircraft were found wrecked, and both pilots were pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported hearing loud noises and seeing pillars of black smoke, indicating a catastrophic collision. The local community is in shock over the tragedy, with investigations ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash.

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