Superintendent of Police O P Singh said the aircraft was flying over the area when it suddenly began losing altitude and crashed into a nearby field. During the descent, it struck a high-tension electricity line, snapping the wire and causing extensive damage to the aircraft.
The injured trainee pilot, identified as Kainaat, daughter of Qadar Khan and a resident of Maharashtra, was rushed to the district hospital by ambulance. Doctors said her condition was stable and she was undergoing treatment. Police and senior administrative officials rushed to the spot along with rescue teams after receiving information about the crash.
The accident site was cordoned off as a precautionary measure. Officials from the electricity department and other concerned agencies also reached the site to restore the damaged power line and ensure public safety. Security arrangements in the surrounding area were tightened following the snapping of the high-tension wire.
A team from Aligarh also reached Kasganj to assist in the investigation. Eyewitnesses said the aircraft descended rapidly before crashing into the field. While the exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, officials suspect a technical malfunction.
The administration has ordered an inquiry and informed the concerned agencies to investigate the incident. The exact cause of the crash would be known only after a detailed technical investigation, officials said.