Pune bavdhan helicopter crash video
A tragic Pune Bavdhan helicopter crash on Wednesday morning claimed the lives of two pilots and an engineer, as confirmed by local authorities. The helicopter, en route from Pune to Juhu, Mumbai, went down at approximately 7:40 AM and burst into flames upon impact.
The helicopter, operated by Delhi-based Heritage Aviation, took off from the Oxford County Golf Course helipad but tragically crashed in the hilly terrain near Bavdhan, Pune. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Gaikwad stated that emergency services, including police and fire personnel, swiftly arrived at the crash site to contain the fire and assess the situation.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that the helicopter involved in the accident was an Agusta 109, belonging to Heritage Aviation. The crash occurred in a remote area, adding challenges to rescue efforts. Pimpri Chinchwad Commissioner of Police Vinaykumar Choubey also confirmed the loss of life, stating that all three occupants—pilot Girish Kumar, co-pilot Pritam Singh Bhardwaj, and engineer Paramjeet Singh—tragically perished in the crash.
While initial reports suggest that foggy weather conditions may have contributed to the Pune Bavdhan helicopter crash, authorities, including Pimpri Chinchwad’s Joint Commissioner of Police Shashikant Mahavarkar, emphasized that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the precise cause of the accident.
In a shocking twist, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state president Sunil Tatkare revealed that he had been scheduled to fly in the same helicopter on the day of the crash. The NCP had hired the helicopter for Tatkare’s travels, and he expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. “I am deeply saddened by the incident,” Tatkare told reporters, mentioning that he had flown in the same helicopter the day before.
The Pune Bavdhan helicopter crash is a devastating reminder of the risks associated with aviation, and the investigation will shed light on what led to this unfortunate accident. As the community mourns the loss of lives, authorities will continue to work on uncovering the circumstances that caused this tragic incident.
