Co-pilot killed in copter crash in Bangalore

An Advanced Light Helicopter 'Dhruv' crashed at Yelahanka Air Force Station, killing the co-pilot and injuring the pilot.

An Advanced Light Helicopter 'Dhruv' crashed at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore on Friday, killing the co-pilot and injuring the pilot, defence sources said.

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Squadron Leader Priye Sharma died in the crash. The pilot Wing Commander V Jetley sustained injuries and was rushed to hospital, where he has been kept under observation for 24 hours, an IAF official told.