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Army aircraft crashes in Meghalaya

By The Assam Tribune

SHILLONG, Oct 24 - A microlight aircraft of Indian Army crashed on Wednesday in Meghalaya. Two army officials, including a pilot, were injured, an official said.

�A microlight aircraft of the army aviation corps crashed after taking off from Advance Landing Ground of Indian Air Force in Upper Shillong�, Defence Ministry�s spokesperson said.

The aircraft crashed near Indian Air Force headquarters of the Eastern Air Command here in Upper Shillong.

He said the two army officials who were onboard sustained minor injuries and have been rushed to a hospital for observation.

The aircraft crashed at the Meghalaya Government Veterinary farm. The army has ordered an inquiry. � IANS

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