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Maharashtra: Two pilots among three killed as helicopter crashes, bursts into flames in Pune

Updated on: 02 October,2024 01:44 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Prasun Choudhari | [email protected]

The incident took place at 6.45 am near hilly terrain in the Bavdhan area, which is close to the Oxford Golf Course

Maharashtra: Two pilots among three killed as helicopter crashes, bursts into flames in Pune

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A helicopter from a Delhi-based private aviation firm took off from the Oxford Golf Course helipad in Pune and was en route to Juhu in Mumbai Preliminary information indicated that the deceased included two pilots and an engineer.


A total of three individuals were killed in the helicopter crash. After the crash, the chopper caught fire. Pune police have confirmed the death of three individuals in the matter as well.


The incident took place at 6.45 am near hilly terrain in the Bavdhan area, which is close to the Oxford Golf Course.


“Three persons have died in the helicopter crash. Our teams along with fire department vehicles are on the spot,” Pimpri Chinchwad Commissioner of Police Vinay Kumar Choubey said in a media statement.

"The helicopter was en route to Vijayawada with a halt at Begumpet airport. Due to rains and weather conditions at Juhu, the morning departure was delayed," a senior DGCA official disclosed.

AAIB director GVG Yugandhar, in conversation with Mid-Day, said, "At this stage, we are not in a position to give any statement on the matter as the preliminary investigation is still ongoing. We will only be able to provide any information once we are sure what exactly caused the crash and all aspects are properly investigated. At this moment, it is very premature to comment on anything."

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