Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Odisha paddy field

December 04, 2024 19:00

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An Indian Navy helicopter made an emergency landing at a paddy field in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday, the police said.

The helicopter landed in Armada village in Rasgovindpur police station area, taking farmers working in the field by surprise, they said.

After landing, the pilot came out of the helicopter and examined it.

The helicopter left the place after about 30-40 minutes, the police said.

Superintendent of police Varun Guntupalli said the helicopter had landed there because of minor technical issues and it was repaired by the pilot himself. -- PTI

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