Kedarnath Helicopter Crash: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday said that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the Kedarnath Helicopter crash incident. As a precautionary measure, the DGCA has already reduced the frequency of helicopter operations to Char Dham and is carrying out enhanced surveillance and reviewing the operation for any further action. Notably, on Sunday morning, a chopper enroute to Kedarnath crashed in Gaurikund with six people onboard – five passengers, including one infant, and one crew member. All of them are dead, confirmed SDRF.
DGCA said, “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. As a precautionary measure, DGCA has already reduced the frequency of helicopter operations to Char Dham and is carrying out enhanced surveillance and reviewing the operation for any further action. The AAIB would investigate the accident.”
Uttarakhand helicopter crash | 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… pic.twitter.com/89bUh1alEe
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According to the latest information, a 47-year-old BKTC employee, Vikram Rawat has died in the Uttarakhand helicopter crash. Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee spokesperson, Harish Gaur confirmed the tragic demise and offered his condolences.
A 47-year-old BKTC employee, Vikram Rawat died in the Uttarakhand helicopter crash. The employees gathered at all the offices of the temple committee and expressed condolences: Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee spokesperson, Harish Gaur
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(Pic 1- deceased Vikram Rawat) pic.twitter.com/j25AH0LfcL
Meanwhile, CEO of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA), Sonika said that seeing the current weather conditions, all shuttle services have been closed.
“Since the rescue operation is underway and seeing the weather conditions in the valley, our shuttle services have been closed. Almost all the helicopters are involved in the rescue operation. DM and SSP will also reach the site soon,” Sonika told ANI.
