Helicopter Carrying Minister and His Team Crash-lands

 

Indian State of Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis and five other people escaped unhurt after the chopper they were in crash-landed in Latur , Maharashtra, on Thursday just after noon.

 

The CM's media advisor, Chetan Patil was slightly bruised but was only needed minor first-aid.

 

The Sikorsky VT-CMM helicopter took off at noon from Nilanga in Latur and crash-landed close to the helipad, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The chief minister was on his way back to Mumbai after a breakfast meeting with farmers in Nilanga. 

 

 

"After take-off, pilot found variable wind pattern. Pilot decided to land back. During landing, the helicopter got entangled in wires. The helicopter has sustained susbtantial damage," it added, explaining what caused the crash.

 

Soon after the incident, Fadnavis tweeted to say he and his team are safe. "All six persons are safe and escaped unhurt. Spoke to commander of the flight as well as Hon'ble CM. Both informed well being of all occupants," the DGCA added. 

 

He congratulated the village for its water conservation efforts.