Accident Averted for Key Officials
On Thursday afternoon, a significant accident was narrowly avoided when several high-profile leaders, including Minister OP Choudhary, Health Minister Shyam Bihari, BJP President Kirandev, and former MP Abhishek Singh, found themselves in a perilous situation during their flight to Korba. They were traveling in a seven-seater state plane that was coming in for a landing at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour when the aircraft unexpectedly bounced twice upon touching down. Thanks to the quick thinking and skill of the pilot, Captain Devendra Sachan, the plane was able to regain altitude after the initial rough landing, providing a second chance for a safe arrival.
Pilot’s Expertise Saves the Day
As the plane attempted to land again, it encountered further difficulties, leading to a tense atmosphere inside the cabin. The pilot had to make a split-second decision to take off again, demonstrating remarkable composure under pressure. During the final attempt to land, the plane experienced more jolts, but the pilot managed to maintain control and ultimately brought the aircraft down safely. The passengers, who were all deeply shaken by the experience, felt as though they were in the last moments of their lives, but they were relieved to land without any injuries.
Concerns Raised Over Runway Conditions
Following the incident, Minister Choudhary took it upon himself to inspect the airstrip conditions, expressing his dissatisfaction with the rough runway that may have contributed to the landing issues. He urged the Collector and the Superintendent of Police to file an FIR against the BALCO administration regarding the state of the airstrip. This isn’t the first time such issues have arisen; a similar incident occurred on January 1, 2022, involving the then Deputy Chief Minister. The recurrence of these landing problems has raised serious concerns about the safety measures in place at the BALCO airstrip, emphasizing the need for immediate action to ensure the safety of all flights in the future.
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Accident Averted During Flight
On Thursday, a major accident was narrowly averted when a state plane carrying Minister OP Choudhary, Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, BJP President Kirandev, and former MP Abhishek Singh faced multiple rough landings at BALCO airstrip. The plane, traveling at 200 km/h, experienced two bounces upon touchdown, prompting the pilot, Captain Devendra Sachan, to attempt a second landing. After a tense situation, all passengers were safely landed, but the Minister later inspected the runway, expressing concerns about its condition and calling for accountability from the BALCO administration.
