US EditionOne of Two Pilots in Fatal Mid-Air Collision in Manitoba Identified
STEINBACH, MANITOBA, JUL 8 – The collision occurred as both student pilots attempted simultaneous landings near a flight school runway, with one pilot identified as Sreehari Sukesh from India.
- Two student pilots died after their small single-engine planes collided mid-air near Steinbach, Manitoba, on Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025.
- The collision occurred when the male and female students practiced takeoffs and landings at Harv's Air flying school, appearing to try landing simultaneously.
- Emergency responders found the wreckage about 400 metres from the runway used by the school, and the Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
- One victim was identified as 20-year-old Canadian Savanna May Royes, while the other was named Sreehari Sukesh by the Indian consulate, which is assisting families and authorities.
- The crash highlights safety concerns during pilot training, and the school president said many students are from abroad and the community feels like family amid ongoing investigation.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
11 Articles
11 Articles
All
Left
5
Center
3
Right
1
Student pilot from India identified as 1 of 2 killed in southern Manitoba mid-air plane crash
One of the two people killed in a mid-air crash near Steinbach, Man., on Tuesday has been identified as Sreehari Sukesh, a young student pilot from India. The other person killed was 20-year-old Savanna May Royes, also a student pilot.
·Canada
Read Full Article
Winnipeg Free Press+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
One of two student pilots killed in Manitoba crash was from India: consulate office
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 33%
11%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
