Pvt helicopter going to pick Shiv Sena (UBT) leader tilts in Maha's Raigad

The helicopter got tilted when the pilot tried to land on a makeshift helipad at Mahad around 9.30 am

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
1 min read Last Updated : May 03 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

The pilot of a helicopter was injured after it tilted during landing in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Friday, a police official said.

The chopper was scheduled to pick Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare for a public rally in connection with the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, he said.

The helicopter got tilted when the pilot tried to land on a makeshift helipad at Mahad around 9.30 am, he said.

While the pilot suffered injuries, the helicopter's rotor blades got damaged in the incident, he said, citing preliminary findings.

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Topics :Election Commission of IndiaShiv SenaMaharashtraElection CommissionLok Sabha electionsHelicopter

First Published: May 03 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

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