Madhya Pradesh: An Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force made a precautionary landing at Bhind in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. Officials said the pilot noticed a technical snag in the chopper and decided to make a precautionary landing. Officials said that a major accident was averted due to the presence of mind of the pilot.
An Apache AH-64 helicopter of the IAF carried out a precautionary landing near Bhind, during routine operational training. All crew and the aircraft are safe. The rectification party has reached the site. pic.twitter.com/hhd6wSNgT2
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The Indian Air Force said in a tweet that an Apache AH-64 helicopter made a precautionary landing near Bhind during routine operational training. All crew and aircraft are safe. The recovery team has reached the site.”
Explain that the AH-64 Apache is the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter. The Indian Air Force has a fleet of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. In 2020, Boeing signed a deal to acquire six more Apache helicopters for the Indian Army.