IAF helicopter makes emergency landing; Was carrying COVID-19 tests samples

Hindon, April 16: Developing a technical snag, the Cheetah, an Indian Air Force helicopter on Thursday had to make an emergency landing on the Outer Ring Road, however, the aircraft was back in action after the glitch was rectified.

 

 

The Cheetah helicopter was carrying coronavirus tests samples of Leh on its way from Hindon to Chandigarh. After 3 nautical miles from Hindon, the aircraft developed a technical snag. "The actions taken by the pilots were prompt and correct. Recovery aircraft was launched immediately from Hindon. The aircraft was rectified and recovered back promptly and safely at Hindon,” the statement added.

 

IAF is playing a key role in the fight against the pandemic ferrying medical and essential supplies to different parts of the country. It also evacuated Indians from China and Iran after the outbreak.

 

IAF also helped out the neighboring country, Maldives which needs medical assistance due to the virus. India delivered 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines and hospital consumables to Maldives, which were stuck due to the 21-day coronavirus lockdown in the country on April 2. The consignment was airlifted to Male by an IAF C-130 aircraft as part of ‘Operation Sanjeevani’.