Jaipur: Chief minister AshokGehlot's reluctance to use the state-owned helicopter after he had a narrow escape in November 2011 when it developed a technical snag mid-air, has resulted in the civil aviation department deciding to sell its sole twin-engine helicopter.
The decision comes a year-and-a-half after the chopper was grounded. Experts, however asserted that a minor refurbishment can make the flying machine fit for use.
The twin-engined Italian-made Augusta 190-E helicopter has been out of service after a clip on its rotor broke down. The chopper had to make an emergency landing in Chandkoti village in Jhunjhunu district. After that Gehlot chose not to fly in the helicopter.
22/07/13 Times of India
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The decision comes a year-and-a-half after the chopper was grounded. Experts, however asserted that a minor refurbishment can make the flying machine fit for use.
The twin-engined Italian-made Augusta 190-E helicopter has been out of service after a clip on its rotor broke down. The chopper had to make an emergency landing in Chandkoti village in Jhunjhunu district. After that Gehlot chose not to fly in the helicopter.
22/07/13 Times of India
