Chhattisgarh state helicopter crashes in Raipur; Two pilots killed, probe begins

Two pilots died after a helicopter crashed at Raipur's Swami Vivekanand Airport on Thursday night during a "routine" training sortie. According to the state government, initial indications suggest technical malfunction as the cause of the crash. Initial indications suggest technical malfunction as the cause of the crash. Captain Gopal Krishna Panda and Captain A P Shrivastava died in the crash. A detailed technical investigation on behalf of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Chhattisgarh Government will be undertaken to ascertain the exact cause. Watch the video for more.