Meghalaya CM’s helicopter makes emergency landing at UCC, Umiam

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 2, 2022

Following inclement weather, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma’s helicopter on Wednesday was forced to make an emergency landing at UCC Umiam.

He was on the way from Tura to Shillong and was supposed to land at a helipad in Upper Shillong.

Sangma took to twitter and referred to the experience as an ‘adventure’. He also thanked the captain and the pilot for bringing them back safely.

“What an adventure! •Emergency Landing at UCC, Umiam due to bad weather •Enjoyed the beautiful scenery in the Campus •Met with staff of UCC •Lunch in UCC Canteen. The weather is truly unpredictable. Thank the Captain & Pilot for bringing us back safely,” the chief minister said.

Image Credit: Conrad K Sangma

Emergency landing at UCC in Umiam due to bad weather on the way from Tura but enjoyed the view of the lovely campus during my walk & had a good time there thanks to their hospitality. What a day! pic.twitter.com/kdCwUNMefD

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 2, 2022

What an adventure!
•Emergency Landing at UCC, Umiam due to bad weather
•Enjoyed the beautiful scenery in the Campus
•Met with staff of UCC
•Lunch in UCC Canteen

The weather is truly unpredictable. Thank the Captain & Pilot for bringing us back safely. pic.twitter.com/D4rMAzGYhC

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 2, 2022