One person died and another was injured as a helicopter crashed today evening in the Jalgaon district of north Maharashtra. Following the crash, police teams reached the spot to carry out rescue operations.
According to the police officials, locals are also assisting the security personnel in rescue operations.
The incident took place near Wardi village in the district’s Chopda area, which is part of the Satpura mountain ranges, and information was received by authorities around 5:15 pm.
“One occupant was declared dead on arrival by hospital authorities while the second person has sustained injuries,” he said. One of the occupants was a woman but it was not yet clear who was piloting the helicopter, an official told news agency.
The aircraft belonged to the NMIMS Academy of Aviation, Maharashtra.
Shocked to hear about the tragic crash of a training aircraft that belonged to the NMIMS Academy of Aviation, Maharashtra. An investigation team is being rushed to the site.1
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said he was shocked to hear about the tragic crash. “An investigation team is being rushed to the site. Unfortunately, we lost the flight instructor and the trainee is severely injured. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the trainee’s quick recovery,” he said in a tweet.
