Three Aviation Incidents in 24 Hours: Air Ambulance Crash, Engine Sparks, Chopper Landing Explained
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3 Air Emergencies in 24 Hours: Air Ambulance Crash, Engine Sparks, Chopper Crash-Landing
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News18•24-02-2026, 19:49
3 Air Emergencies in 24 Hours: Air Ambulance Crash, Engine Sparks, Chopper Crash-Landing
•A Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra, killing all seven on board, including a patient and medical staff.
•The air ambulance crash was attributed to adverse weather conditions, specifically a thunderstorm, causing loss of communication and radar contact.
•A SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Leh returned to Delhi after sparks and flames were seen mid-air, indicating an engine issue; all 150 passengers were safe.
•A Pawan Hans helicopter crash-landed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands shortly after takeoff.
•All seven occupants (two crew, five passengers) of the Pawan Hans helicopter were rescued safely with no reported injuries.