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Times of Oman
17 hours ago
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- Times of Oman
Uttarakhand helicopter crash: Seven passengers onboard feared dead
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India]: Seven passengers onboard a helicopter that crashed near the forested area of Gaurikund in Uttarakhand early on Sunday morning are feared dead, State Disaster Response Force said. According to preliminary information, the helicopter crashed due to bad weather. SDRF and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel are on the spot carrying out relief operations in the area and have been facing challenges as the site of crash is said to be a difficult and inaccessible area. According to the statement by UCADA, the helicopter that crashed around 5:20 am today carried six passengers and a pilot. The passengers in the helicopter hailed from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate Sunday morning's helicopter crash near Gaurikund in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag District, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated. The DGCA further said that, in light of the crash, the frequencies of helicopter operations to Char Dham would be reduced as a precautionary measure. Enhanced surveillance and operational reviews are also being carried out by DGCA. "Today, Aryan Aviation Bell 407 helicopter VT-BKA operating flight on sector Shri Kedarnath ji- Aryan Helipad, Guptkanshi, was involved in an accident. There were five passengers, one infant and one crew member on board. The helicopter took off at 05:19 hours for Guptkanshi and crashed near Gaurikund," DGCA said providing details of the crash. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Department (UCADA), Sonika, stated that helicopter shuttle services in the area had been closed given the ongoing relief operations and weather conditions in the valley. Sonika further stated that the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) will reach the site soon. "Since the rescue operation is underway and seeing the weather conditions in the valley, our shuttle services have been closed. "At around 5:30 AM, we got the information that a helicopter, which was going from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, could not be located. After some time, it was learnt that it had crashed near Gaurikund. Rescue operation is underway, SDRF teams have reached the spot. A total of 6 passengers and one pilot were on board the helicopter..." she further said.
Times of Oman
19 hours ago
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- Times of Oman
India: Helicopter carrying 7 people crashes near Gaurikund in Uttarakhand
Dehradun: A helicopter carrying seven people on board and which was on its way to Gaurikund in Uttarakhand crashed on Sunday morning, Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) said. The incident took place at around 5:20 am when the chopper, with six passengers- five adults and one child and the pilot, which was going from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, crashed near Gaurikund. Inspector General (Garhwal Range) Rajiv Swaroop said that the site of the crash was a very remote area Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have rushed to the spot, he said. According to UCADA, the passengers in the helicopter hail from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X, "Very sad news has been received about a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. SDRF, local administration and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I pray to Baba Kedar for the safety of all the travellers."
Khaleej Times
19 hours ago
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- Khaleej Times
India: Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand with 6 people on board
A helicopter carrying six people crashed on Sunday in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, news agency ANI reported. The aircraft had gone missing in the Gaurikund area of the state, ANI reported, citing an official. The incident took place around 5.20am, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) revealed in a statement. "Today, at around 5.20am, a helicopter, which was going from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, has been reported to have crashed near Gaurikund. "There were six passengers, including the pilot (5 adults and 1 child). The passengers in the helicopter are from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. In view of relief and rescue, NDRF and SDRF teams have been dispatched to the site of the incident," the authority added. Broadcaster India Today cited officials as saying the helicopter lost course due to bad weather.
Malay Mail
19 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Media: Helicopter carrying six crashes in northern India, search efforts underway
NEW DELHI, June 15 — A helicopter carrying six people has crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, news agency ANI reported today. The aircraft was flying from Dehradun to Kedarnath before it went missing in Gaurikund and crashed, ANI reported, citing an official. — Reuters
Reuters
20 hours ago
- Reuters
Helicopter crashes in northern Indian state, six people on board, ANI reports
June 15 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying six people has crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, news agency ANI reported on Sunday. The aircraft was flying from Dehradun to Kedarnath before it went missing in Gaurikund and crashed, ANI reported, citing an official.
