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2 pilots killed as IAF helicopter crashes near Hyderabad
July 31, 2003 14:17 IST
Last Updated: July 31, 2003 20:25 IST
Two trainee pilots of the Indian Air Force were killed on Thursday when a Chetak helicopter crashed near Thumukunta village, about 35km from Hyderabad, minutes after take off, police sources said.
Pilot Avinash and co-pilot Narayanan had taken off from the Air Force Station at Dundigal on a routine sortie when the mishap occurred.
The chopper was damaged badly after crashing in a field in neighbouring Ranga Reddy district.
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