MP: IAF's Apache helicopter makes emergency landing in Bhind

No casualties reported

Helicopter emergency landing Locals gather around as IAF's Apache helicopter makes emergency landing in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh | Twitter

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Apache helicopter on Monday made an emergency landing in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind. Precautionary landing was made by the pilot after noticing technical fault in the chopper.

The helicopter will be flown out shortly, said the officials. 

"An Apache AH-64 helicopter of the IAF carried out a precautinary 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.

The officials also said that a major accident was averted due to the pilot's presence of mind. 

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