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Shinde Helicopter Forced to Turn Back as Dust Storm Hits Near Kalyan
India
Published on 7 May 2026
Crew spotted hazardous weather and rerouted midflight
A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was forced to make an emergency turnaround after encountering severe dust storm conditions near Kalyan. The flight crew managed a safe reroute and landed the aircraft in Juhu, with all passengers reported unharmed. Authorities are treating the incident as a weather-related close call and examining flight logs.
- Shinde’s helicopter encountered severe dust storm conditions
- Crew executed an emergency turnaround midflight
- Aircraft landed safely in Juhu with no injuries reported
- Incident highlights risks of sudden hazardous weather
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