2009 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister helicopter crash

The 2009 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister helicopter crash was a tragic aviation accident that occurred on September 2, 2009, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The incident involved a Bell 430 helicopter carrying the then Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who was en route to Chittoor from Hyderabad. The helicopter lost contact with air traffic control, prompting an extensive search operation that lasted several days. The wreckage was subsequently located in the Nallamala forest region, revealing no survivors among the six occupants, including Reddy and his close aides. The crash raised questions regarding helicopter safety regulations and led to widespread public mourning in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant event in the state's political history.