Miraculous Escape: Helicopter Crash Leaves All Four Occupants Alive

A private helicopter en route from Mumbai to Hyderabad crashed in Pune's Mulshi tehsil. Despite the crash, all four occupants survived with minor injuries. Bad weather was suspected as the cause. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into the incident.

A private helicopter on a journey from Mumbai to Hyderabad crashed in Mulshi tehsil of Pune district on Saturday afternoon. Miraculously, all four individuals on board survived, police reported.

While the pilot received treatment at a hospital in Paud, approximately 30 to 35 kilometers from Pune city, the three passengers sustained minor injuries, an official stated. A Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) team arrived onsite for an initial inquiry.

Inspector Manoj Yadav of Paud police station indicated that bad weather likely led to the crash, as the area was experiencing heavy rainfall. The helicopter, owned by Global Vectra aviation company, came down in Kondhwale village shortly after 2 pm. Local residents quickly assisted in the rescue efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)