The JD(U) National President Sharad Yadav and other three passengers including Bihar Minister for Road Construction Prem Kumar had a miraculous escape today when the helicopter carrying them made an emergency landing on the outskirts of Patna. They were on way to Madhepura to attend an official function. Barely five minutes after taking off from Patna Airport, the pilot reported the technical problem to the air-traffic control and landed the helicopter in a field at Jakkanpur area of the state capital. All on the board including two pilots of the helicopter are safe. Secretary to Chief Minister and Road Construction Department Secretary were accompanying Sharad Yadav.