UP: Army Helicopter Makes Precautionary Emergency Landing in Bijnor Due to Technical Snag (Video)
A helicopter carrying two people made an emergency landing in a field at Raipur Garhi village in UP's Bijnor district due to a technical snag on Tuesday morning. The pilot rectified the glitch within 25 minutes before taking off safely, while a second chopper monitored from above. Villagers later discovered spilled Mobil oil at the landing spot.
A helicopter carrying two individuals made an emergency landing in an agricultural field in Raipur Garhi village, located within the Badhapur police station limits of Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district, on Tuesday morning, September 29. The precautionary touchdown was executed around 11:00 am after the pilot detected a sudden technical malfunction mid-air. As soon as the aircraft descended into the rural pocket, scores of curious local villagers rushed to the site to witness the unexpected landing.
The helicopter touched down safely near a private borewell situated on agricultural land belonging to a local farmer identified as Rakesh, Jagran reported. The aircraft remained stationed on the field for approximately 20 to 25 minutes while the pilot inspected the mechanical issue, averting any damage to local property or injuries to the crew. Maharashtra: Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Palghar School Following Technical Snag; No Injuries Reported (Watch Video).
Helicopter Makes Precautionary Emergency Landing in UP
In UP's Bijnor, a chopper made an emergency landing in an agricultural field triggering panic among locals who began gathering at the spot. The chopper later took off. pic.twitter.com/MQ0cq8IqLL
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Precautionary Touchdown in UP and Air Support Overhead
Eyewitnesses reported that two helicopters were originally spotted flying across the airspace over the Badhapur rural belt. When one of the choppers experienced the technical issue, the pilot initiated an immediate descent into the open farm area to safeguard the passengers and equipment.
The helicopter was carrying two people, while another helicopter was seen flying overhead, apparently offering assistance and monitoring the situation from above. Rather than waiting for external technical dispatch teams, the pilot disembarked, inspected the engine compartment, and managed to repair the technical problem himself. Helipads on High-Rises? DK Shivakumar Seeks Rooftop Landing Zones for Urban Emergencies in Karnataka.
Safe Departure and Mobil Oil Spillage Observed
Approximately 20 to 25 minutes after the forced landing, the technical glitch was resolved on the ground. The pilot restarted the engines and the helicopter safely took off from Raipur Garhi village, resuming its onward flight path.
After the helicopter took off, villagers visited the scene and found a large amount of Mobil oil spilled across the ground. Local residents noted that police were not immediately informed during the short duration of the incident. Mobile phone footage capturing the helicopter resting in the muddy field quickly began circulating across local social media platforms. While there has been no official confirmation of the flight's origin or destination from civil or military authorities, the pilot's prompt presence of mind prevented a potential accident.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 29, 2026 04:41 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
