A Chinook helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made a safe precautionary landing near Barnala town in Punjab’s Sangrur district on Sunday. The landing was prompted by an unknown issue, which resulted in the helicopter landing safely on open ground. Both crew members on board the helicopter emerged unharmed, according to a police officer at the scene. The recovery team has since reached the site to assess the situation.
The incident took place on Sunday in Punjab’s Sangrur district, near Barnala town. The Chinook helicopter belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) had to make a safe precautionary landing due to an unknown issue. The helicopter touched down on open ground, and fortunately, both crew members emerged from the situation unscathed.
The timely response of the authorities and the recovery team helped ensure the safety of everyone involved. The incident will be investigated further to determine the cause of the issue that led to the helicopter’s precautionary landing. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will likely release a statement in the coming days to provide more details about the incident.
