Shiv Sena (UBT) leader's private helicopter met with an accident during landing in Maharashtra; no injuries reported
In an unexpected turn of events, a private helicopter destined to pick up Shiv Sena Deputy Leader Sushma Andhare for a public rally suddenly crashed during its landing in Maharashtra's Raigad district. The incident occurred on Friday morning when the helicopter attempted to land at a makeshift helipad in Mahad around 9:30 am.
According to a police official, the pilot sustained injuries as the helicopter tilted during the landing maneuver. Fortunately, no one else was harmed in the accident. The helicopter, scheduled for a crucial role in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, suffered damage to its rotor blades, as per preliminary investigations.
The mishap has drawn attention to safety concerns surrounding aerial transportation, especially during high-profile events such as election campaigns. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to determine the cause and prevent similar accidents in the future.
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