Aircraft crashes in Aligarh, crew make narrow escape

Aligarh, Aug 27 (IANS) 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.
It crashed during landing when it apparently touched a high tension line. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
Senior officials at the spot refused to comment.
–IANS
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