ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 311693
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| Date: | Tuesday 2 May 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Eurocopter EC 130T2 (H130) |
| Owner/operator: | Ghodawat Enterprises Pvt Ltd |
| Registration: | VT-ISG |
| MSN: | 8062 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | near Hosakote -
 India
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Mulabagilu | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Eurocopter EC 130T2 (H130) was struck by an eagle resulting in a shattered wind screen. The pilot performed a succesfull emergency landing at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR/VOBL).
One occupant sustained minor injuries.
Sources:
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/karnataka-congress-president-dk-shivakumars-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-after-birdhit-11683014584787.html
https://www.helis.com/h2/h130_vt-isg.jpg (photo)
Media:
#Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar's helicopter was hit by an eagle near Hosakote. He was on his way to Mulabagilu for an election rally. pic.twitter.com/7a4EmLoCm2
— TOI Bengaluru (@TOIBengaluru) May 2, 2023
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar's helicopter was hit by an eagle near Hosakote. He was on his way to Mulabagilu for an election rally. His camera person received minor injuries during the incident. pic.twitter.com/U6MEfu5ek9
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2023
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-May-2023 08:52 | gerard57 | Added |
| 02-May-2023 09:27 | RobertMB | Updated |
| 02-May-2023 11:03 | Aerossurance | Updated |
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