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Suvendu Adhikari’s Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Kolaghat Amid Heavy Rain
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 04:39 PM
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The helicopter carrying former West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari landed safely in Kolaghat after encountering bad weather en route.
A helicopter carrying former West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari made an emergency landing at the Kolaghat airstrip in West Bengal after encountering inclement weather during its flight.
The pilot reported deteriorating visibility and heavy rain, prompting a decision to divert and land at the nearest suitable airfield. The aircraft touched down safely and all passengers, including Adhikari, were unharmed.
Officials at the Kolaghat airstrip confirmed that the helicopter was cleared to land and that emergency services were on standby. No injuries were reported and the aircraft was later transported back to its base.
The incident has prompted a brief review of flight protocols in the region, but no further action has been announced at this time.
The pilot reported deteriorating visibility and heavy rain, prompting a decision to divert and land at the nearest suitable airfield. The aircraft touched down safely and all passengers, including Adhikari, were unharmed.
Officials at the Kolaghat airstrip confirmed that the helicopter was cleared to land and that emergency services were on standby. No injuries were reported and the aircraft was later transported back to its base.
The incident has prompted a brief review of flight protocols in the region, but no further action has been announced at this time.