IAF ALH Makes Precautionary Landing South of Hubballi After Technical Issue; All Onboard Safe
Hubballi, Karnataka, November 11, 2026: An Indian Air Force Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) made a precautionary landing south of Hubballi after encountering a technical issue. The aircraft and everyone on board were safe, the IAF’s Southern Air Command said.
The crew landed the helicopter safely after the problem arose, according to the command. The exact nature of the technical issue has not been disclosed.
Local civil police secured the landing area, while a rectification team was sent to inspect the aircraft and address the problem. Further technical assessment and repair work will determine when the helicopter can resume operations.
The ALH is an indigenously developed helicopter used by the Indian Armed Forces for roles including transport, reconnaissance, logistics support and rescue missions.
A precautionary landing is a safety measure taken when a technical concern could affect the continuation of a flight. The Hubballi incident ended without reported injuries; the IAF said the aircraft and all its occupants were safe.
