Private Helicopter Crashes Near Pune Amid Heavy Rainfall
Private Helicopter Crashes Near pune Amid Heavy Rainfall
A private helicopter crashed near Paud village in pune on Saturday, with four people on board. The helicopter, which was traveling from Mumbai’s Juhu to hyderabad, encountered difficulties due to heavy rainfall in the area.
A private helicopter crashed near Paud village in pune on Saturday, with four people on board. The helicopter, which was traveling from Mumbai’s Juhu to hyderabad, encountered difficulties due to heavy rainfall in the area.
Incident Details
- Location: Paud village, pune district
- Aircraft: AW 139 model helicopter, owned by Global Vectra
- Occupants* anand Captain (captain), Deep Bhatia, Amardeep Singh, and SP Ram
Casualties and Condition
- Injuries: One occupant, anand Captain, has been hospitalized. The other three passengers are reported to be in stable condition.
- Cause: Bad weather conditions, including heavy rains, are suspected to have contributed to the crash. The helicopter reportedly encountered difficulties as it approached the Paud area. It struck a babul tree before crashing to the ground. The tree may have helped mitigate the impact.
Rescue and Response
- Rescue Efforts: local residents quickly responded to the crash, assisting in the rescue of the occupants.
- Investigations: Initial reports indicate no technical issues with the helicopter before the crash. The pune Rural police are investigating the cause of the accident further.
Official Statements
- Pankaj Deshmukh, Superintendent of police, pune Rural: Confirmed that the helicopter was en route from mumbai to hyderabad and that the occupants are receiving medical care.
- Inspector Manoj Yadav, Paud police Station: Noted that the helicopter encountered severe weather and that the crash impact was softened by the tree it struck.
The investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.