Asaram Bapu’s helicopter crashlands in Godhra


Gandhinagar, 29 August 2012

Spiritual leader Asaram Bapu today survived helicopter crash in Godhra town of Gujarat.

Asaram Bapu boarded chopper in Morbi to reach Godhra. After 1.40 hour flight, Asaram’s chopper crash landed at Godhra town’s Mehta college ground based helipad at around 1.30 pm. According to those present on the spot, the helicopter was 15-20 ft above the ground, 20-25 meter away from helipad. Pilot switched off the engine before leaving it to save the machine from eventual fire.

Five persons were aboard when the accident happened. All those aboard including pilot and Asaram Bapu were safe.

The accident-hit helicopter is lying on the ground in Godhra in very bad shape.