IAF Helicopter's Emergency Paddy Field Landing: Crisis Averted

An IAF training helicopter made an emergency landing in a paddy field near Porpandal after experiencing technical difficulties. The aircraft, which was operated by two individuals, encountered a malfunction prompting the unplanned landing. Another helicopter was dispatched for repairs, after which both returned to base.

A training helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made an emergency landing on a paddy field near Porpandal due to a technical snag, police reported on Monday.

The helicopter, manned by two personnel, encountered a sudden malfunction when it reached the Porpandal area within the Salavakkam police station jurisdiction. Consequently, the pilot executed an emergency landing in a paddy field.

Shortly after the incident, another helicopter was dispatched to provide technical support to the grounded aircraft. Subsequent to the repairs, both helicopters safely returned to base, according to officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)