Five persons, including three directors of auto spare-part manufacturer, Automotive Axle, had a narrow escape when the helicopter in which they were travelling overturned due to a technical snag at the Infosys [Get Quote] helipad in Mysore on Friday.

The directors, Bala Kalyani, Rakesh Sachdev, Lohri Dohal and pilot Col Nehal and technician Devendra Sharma sustained minor injuries and were treated at a private hospital, police sources said on Friday.

The directors were on their way to participate in a board meeting here when the incident occurred.

Automotive Axle had reportedly sought the permission of Infosys for landing the helicopter at the helipad located at their campus.