Helicopter Crash Close to Kedarnath: A serious accident occurred close to Kedarnath on Sunday morning, June 15, when a helicopter belonging to Aryan Aviation crashed between Triyuginarayan and Gaurikund. In accordance with IANS reviews, seven folks have been onboard, together with a 23-month-old toddler and the pilot, on the time of the crash. All misplaced their lives. Authorities have cited poor visibility and hostile climate circumstances as the key causes of the accident, which befell on the Kedarnath highway, triggering panic within the space.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami expresses grief over the Gaurikund helicopter crash. In a submit on social media X, he wrote, Very unhappy information has been acquired a couple of helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. SDRF, native administration and different rescue groups are engaged in reduction and rescue operations. I pray to Baba Kedar for the protection of all of the travellers.
जनपद रुद्रप्रयाग में हेलीकॉप्टर के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने का अत्यंत दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। एसडीआरएफ, स्थानीय प्रशासन एवं अन्य रेस्क्यू दल राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों में जुटे हैं।
बाबा केदार से सभी यात्रियों के सकुशल होने की कामना करता हूँ।
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) June 15, 2025
What occurred?
The chopper went down in a densely forested area close to Gauri Mai Khark throughout its brief 10-minute flight, crashing between Gaurikund and Sonprayag round 5:20 am.
In accordance with a press release issued by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Improvement Authority (UCADA), the victims included six pilgrims — 5 adults and an toddler — hailing from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
The pilot was additionally among the many deceased.
Fifth aviation-related incident
This marks the fifth aviation-related incident for the reason that portals of the Kedarnath temple have been opened on Might 2.
On June 7, a separate helicopter developed a technical fault throughout take-off and was compelled to make an emergency touchdown on the Rudraprayag-Gaurikund freeway.
The tail rotor hit a parked automotive, and the helicopter got here dangerously near close by buildings. Luckily, all 5 pilgrims on board have been unhurt, although the pilot sustained minor accidents.
With the inputs of IANS
