Aircraft crashes in Aligarh, crew make narrow escape

A private aircraft crashed on Tuesday at the Ghanipur air strip in Aligarh, 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.