Bhopal: IAF helicopter makes ‘precautionary landing’ due to technical glitch

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Advanced Light Helicopter named Dhruv made a precautionary landing near Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal after it suffered a technical glitch today (October 01).

IAF helicopter makes precautionary landing near Bhopal

According to IAF, the crew is safe and a team is on the way to look into the technical issues.

Reportedly, this incident took place when the helicopter was on a routine training mission. The pilot noticed the technical glitch and decided to make a precautionary landing in an open field near Bhopal. 

No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, said the officials.

The IAF has launched an inquiry into the incident to determine the cause of the technical issues. Investigation of technical glitches is underway. 

More details are still awaited.

About IAF ALH Dhruv

Notably, the ALH Dhruv is a multi-role helicopter that is used by the IAF for a variety of missions, including transport, search and rescue, and combat support. It is one of the most advanced helicopters in the IAF’s inventory.

According to Hindustan Aeronautic Limited, the indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission new generation helicopter in the 5.5-ton weight class. 

The basic Helicopter is produced in the skid version and wheeled version. Dhruv is “type –Certified” for Military operations by the Centre for Military Airworthiness Certification (CEMILAC) and for civil operations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).