Bangalore chopper brought down from roof of building

A trainer helicopter of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) made an unusual emergency landing - on the roof of a high-rise building in the middle of Bangalore on Thursday. Rescue operations are underway.

  • The helicopter that made an emergency landing on the roof of a residential building in Bangalore on Thursday is now being brought down.
    The helicopter that made an emergency landing on the roof of a residential building in Bangalore on Thursday is now being brought down.
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  • A trainee pilot of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) made the emergency landing on top of Maitri Apartments in Bangalore.
    A trainee pilot of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) made the emergency landing on top of Maitri Apartments in Bangalore.
  • The white helicopter landed on the top of Maitri Apartments in the Byapanahalli area in North East Bangalore at 4:30 pm.
    The white helicopter landed on the top of Maitri Apartments in the Byapanahalli area in North East Bangalore at 4:30 pm.
  • The pilot and co-pilots were safe and were taken to hospital for a check-up.
    The pilot and co-pilots were safe and were taken to hospital for a check-up.
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  • The police said there was minor damage to the rotor blades of the helicopter.
    The police said there was minor damage to the rotor blades of the helicopter.