Emergency Landing in Lucknow: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Safe After Helicopter Develops Technical Fault

Lucknow | 7 March 2026 A major accident was narrowly avoided on Saturday when the helicopter carrying Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya developed a technical problem shortly after take-off from Lucknow. Maurya was travelling to Kaushambi for an official programme when the issue occurred. Within minutes of the flight, smoke reportedly began filling the cabin, prompting immediate action from the pilot. According to officials, the helicopter had taken off from the La Martiniere ground in Lucknow. Soon after the aircraft was airborne, smoke started spreading inside, creating concern among those on board. Sensing the seriousness of the situation, the pilot quickly contacted air traffic control and decided to return to the airport. The pilot safely landed the helicopter at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport through an emergency landing. After the aircraft touched down safely, officials and security personnel carried out initial checks. Authorities later confirmed that the landing was carried out as a precaution due to a technical malfunction. Local police officials stated that the helicopter is currently undergoing a detailed technical inspection to identify the exact cause of the problem. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Maurya continued his journey to Kaushambi in another helicopter to attend his scheduled programme. Emergency Landing in Lucknow: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Safe After Helicopter Develops Technical Fault A major accident was narrowly avoided on Saturday when the helicopter carrying Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya developed a technical problem shortly after take-off from Lucknow. Maurya was travelling to Kaushambi for an official programme when the issue occurred. Within minutes of the flight, smoke reportedly began filling the cabin, prompting immediate action from the pilot. According to officials, the helicopter had taken off from the La Martiniere ground in Lucknow. Soon after the aircraft was airborne, smoke started spreading inside, creating concern among those on board. Sensing the seriousness of the situation, the pilot quickly contacted air traffic control and decided to return to the airport. The pilot safely landed the helicopter at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport through an emergency landing. After the aircraft touched down safely, officials and security personnel carried out initial checks. Authorities later confirmed that the landing was carried out as a precaution due to a technical malfunction. Local police officials stated that the helicopter is currently undergoing a detailed technical inspection to identify the exact cause of the problem. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Maurya continued his journey to Kaushambi in another helicopter to attend his scheduled programme.