Chiapas Governor's helicopter makes emergency landing due to bird strike, poor visibility

Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar reported an emergency landing of the helicopter carrying him and other state officials. The incident occurred while en route to Pantepec in the northern region of Chiapas. Ramírez Aguilar attributed the emergency landing to "a bird strike and poor visibility" that forced the pilot to change direction.

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a bird strike and poor visibility forced us to change direction

He expressed gratitude to the pilots for their "skill and professionalism," stating that they "helped safeguard our lives and prevented this from ending in a major incident." Videos circulating on social media show the helicopter making a controlled descent after a slight tilt.

One bystander, initially filming the landing, ran in fear as the helicopter tilted. State government officials, including the director of the State Digital Technology Agency, Jovani Salazar Ruiz, congratulated the pilots. Salazar Ruiz posted, "May God always protect the governor's life and congratulations to the good pilot for his skill."

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I want to recognize the pilots for their skill and professionalism, which helped us safeguard our lives and prevented this from ending in a major incident.

Ramírez Aguilar also shared a philosophical reflection on his Facebook account, noting the fleeting nature of life and encouraging happiness, humor, and love for one's neighbor.

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May God always protect the governor's life and congratulations to the good pilot for his skill.