New Delhi:
Air Force’s Apache helicopter today made an emergency landing in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind. Officials said that the pilot noticed a technical fault in the chopper, and decided to make a precautionary landing.
“Due to the presence of mind of the pilot, a major accident was averted,” officials said.
The helicopter will be flown out shortly.
“An Apache AH-64 helicopter of the IAF carried out a precautionary landing near Bhind, during routine operational training. All crew and the aircraft are safe. The rectification party has reached the site,” the Indian Air Force said in a tweet.
An Apache AH-64 helicopter of the IAF carried out a precautionary landing near Bhind, during routine operational training. All crew and the aircraft are safe. The rectification party has reached the site. pic.twitter.com/hhd6wSNgT2
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 29, 2023
The AH-64 Apache is the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter. The Indian Air Force has a fleet of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, and in 2020, Boeing signed an agreement for the acquisition of six more Apache helicopters for the Indian Army.
