Aligarh: A private aircraft crashed on Tuesday at the Ghanipur air strip here in Uttar Pradesh. The pilot and six others evacuated in the nick of time, escaping with minor injuries.
A relief and rescue team has reached the spot. Sources said that the aircraft was flying in from Delhi to Aligarh.
The aircraft crashed during landing when it apparently touched a high tension line. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
Sources said that the aircraft was being brought to Aligargh for maintenance work and the six people on board were maintenance engineers and staff.
Senior officials at the spot refused to comment on the possible reason for the crash.