A patch of parched farmland on the outskirts of the Indian capital has witnessed a steady trickle of sightseers in recent days.
This is because it is where a light aircraft suffering from engine problems dramatically crash-landed almost a week ago.With its wreckage yet to be cleared, the plane, which was carrying seven, all of whom escaped death, remains ringed off by police with a “do not cross” tape.
Police said hundreds have visited daily since last Tuesday when the aircraft hit the ground, sprang back up in the air and then fell again, skidding for about 200 metres before coming to a halt on the field in Kair village in southwest Delhi.
As I approached the crash site, I saw many curious locals jumping off motorbikes or walking a couple of kms to take selfies or group pictures in front of the aircraft.