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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}">According to reports, the helicopter belonged to a Delhi-based private firm, the Heritage Aviation.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2081}">Earlier,&nbsp;Senior Inspector Kanhaiya Thorat of the Hinjewadi police station said that two people were involved in the crash, and the chopper later caught fire.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:294,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2131}">"A helicopter crashed in Bavdhan area of Pune district. As per primary information, two persons are feared dead. It is yet to be ascertained whose helicopter it was as it is currently up in flames."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:344,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}">Later Pimpri Chinchwad Commissioner of Police Vinay Kumar Choubey revealed that three people have died in the crash.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:393,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2230}">"Three persons have died in the helicopter crash. Our teams along with fire department vehicles have reached the spot," said Choubey.</p>

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In India, a helicopter crash in the Bavdhan area of Pune, Maharashtra, has reportedly resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The incident occurred on Wednesday (Oct 2) around 7 am, said the Pimpri Chinchwad police.

In India, a helicopter crash in the Bavdhan area of Pune, Maharashtra, has reportedly resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The incident occurred on Wednesday (Oct 2) around 7 am, said the Pimpri Chinchwad police. According to reports, the helicopter belonged to a Delhi-based private firm, the Heritage Aviation. What happened? According to reports, the helicopter crashed shortly after taking off from the Oxford Golf Club's helipad. It was on its way to Juhu, Mumbai. Also read | Accused arrested in attempt to derail train in Gujarat are indebted labourers Earlier, Senior Inspector Kanhaiya Thorat of the Hinjewadi police station said that two people were involved in the crash, and the chopper later caught fire. "A helicopter crashed in Bavdhan area of Pune district. As per primary information, two persons are feared dead. It is yet to be ascertained whose helicopter it was as it is currently up in flames." Later Pimpri Chinchwad Commissioner of Police Vinay Kumar Choubey revealed that three people have died in the crash. "Three persons have died in the helicopter crash. Our teams along with fire department vehicles have reached the spot," said Choubey. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Gaikwad, the helicopter crashed in hilly terrain and the three people killed were two pilots and an engineer. Also read | Political stunt’: Controversy erupts as idols of Sai Baba removed from UP temples Water tankers and fire service were rushed to the spot, said fire officials. Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's fire officer Anil Dimle has identified the deceased as Girish Kumar, Pritam Singh Bhardwaj and Paramjeet Singh. He said that fog in the area led to the tragic accident but a "detailed investigation will ascertain the exact cause of the crash." View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × PTI reports that an official from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the incident took place at 7.40 am and confirmed that the crashed chopper was an Agusta 109. (With inputs from agencies)

Pune helicopter crash: Three killed as helicopter catches fire in India's Maharashtra

<p>A private helicopter travelling from&nbsp;Mumbai to Hyderabad crashed on Saturday near Paud village in Pune district. The helicopter, owned by Global Vectra, was carrying four people.</p>

<p>SP (Pune Rural) Pankaj Deshmukh told news agency&nbsp;ANI, "Among the 4 people who were in the helicopter, the captain sustained injuries and is hospitalised. The rest of the three persons are in stable condition."</p>

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<p>Deshmukh added, "A private helicopter crashed near Paud village in Pune district. The helicopter belongs to a private aviation company. It was going from Mumbai to Hyderabad. Among the 4 people who were in the Helicopter, the captain sustained injuries and is hospitalised. The rest of the three persons are in stable condition."</p>

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<p>The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will investigate the incident to determine the cause of the crash. A report by ANI citing sources said that the&nbsp;helicopter was identified as&nbsp;an AgustaWestland AW139, a twin-engine aircraft designed to seat eight&nbsp;to 12 passengers.</p>

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<p>Ishwarchandra Gulgule, managing director of Kaigu Aviation Private Limited, suggested weather might have been a factor. He told ANI, “It looks like a forced landing but it may be an emergency landing due to bad weather. All aircrafts including choppers are thoroughly checked by the pilots and engineers before take-off.”</p>

<p>This incident follows a previous helicopter crash on May 3 of this year, where a Bell 407 chopper crashed while attempting to land in Mahad, located in Maharashtra's&nbsp;Raigad district.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A private helicopter travelling from Mumbai to Hyderabad crashed on Saturday near Paud village in Pune district. The helicopter, owned by Global Vectra, was carrying four people.

A private helicopter travelling from Mumbai to Hyderabad crashed on Saturday near Paud village in Pune district. The helicopter, owned by Global Vectra, was carrying four people. SP (Pune Rural) Pankaj Deshmukh told news agency ANI, "Among the 4 people who were in the helicopter, the captain sustained injuries and is hospitalised. The rest of the three persons are in stable condition." Also read: China-linked instant loan apps on India’s radar, ED attaches assets worth $2.2mn Deshmukh added, "A private helicopter crashed near Paud village in Pune district. The helicopter belongs to a private aviation company. It was going from Mumbai to Hyderabad. Among the 4 people who were in the Helicopter, the captain sustained injuries and is hospitalised. The rest of the three persons are in stable condition." × The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will investigate the incident to determine the cause of the crash. A report by ANI citing sources said that the helicopter was identified as an AgustaWestland AW139, a twin-engine aircraft designed to seat eight to 12 passengers. Also read: Jammu-Kashmir: Security forces gun down one terrorist in Baramulla operation Ishwarchandra Gulgule, managing director of Kaigu Aviation Private Limited, suggested weather might have been a factor. He told ANI, “It looks like a forced landing but it may be an emergency landing due to bad weather. All aircrafts including choppers are thoroughly checked by the pilots and engineers before take-off.” This incident follows a previous helicopter crash on May 3 of this year, where a Bell 407 chopper crashed while attempting to land in Mahad, located in Maharashtra's Raigad district. (With inputs from agencies)

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