Army's Cheetah chopper crashes near Mandala in Arunachal Pradesh, both pilots dead, say officials
1 year, 9 months ago

Army's Cheetah chopper crashes near Mandala in Arunachal Pradesh, both pilots dead, say officials

India TV News  

Army Chopper crashes in Arunachal: An Army Aviation Cheetah helicopter crashed near Mandala Hills in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. The chopper was on operational sortie near Bomdila in Arunachal when it lost contact with the ATC at around 9:15 AM. It was reported to have crashed near Mandala, West of Bomdila, Lt Colonel Mahendra Rawat, PRO Defence Guwahati informed. Rohit Rajbir Singh, the superintendent of police, Special Investigation Cell, explained that villagers had found the crashed chopper ablaze in Dirang, and informed district officials.

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5 killed in helicopter crash in mountains northwest of Kathmandu
4 months, 2 weeks ago

5 killed in helicopter crash in mountains northwest of Kathmandu

Deccan Chronicle  

All five people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed Wednesday in the mountains just northwest of Nepal's capital, authorities said.The bodies of four men and a woman were pulled from the wreckage, said Krishna Prasad Humagai, the government administrator of Nuwakot district.Police and army rescuers reached the area and two rescue helicopters were also sent to assist …

Cambodian helicopter that mysteriously went missing for 17 days, found crashed on mountain | VIDEO
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cambodian helicopter that mysteriously went missing for 17 days, found crashed on mountain | VIDEO

India TV News  

The wreckage of a Cambodian military helicopter that went missing more than two weeks ago with two pilots aboard was spotted on Monday on a mountaintop, the government and state news agency reports said. A Defence Ministry statement posted on its Facebook page said that a search flight spotted the wreckage of the Chinese-made Z-9 helicopter in the heavily forested …

Helicopter en route to pick up Shiv Sena leader crashes in Maharashtra's Raigad: Watch video
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Helicopter en route to pick up Shiv Sena leader crashes in Maharashtra's Raigad: Watch video

India TV News  

A private helicopter which was flying to pick up Shiv Sena deputy leader Sushma Andhare, suddenly crashed after landing on Friday. The video of the incident was shared by Andhare wherein the chopper was seen making a landing attempt at an unidentified location and suddenly it seemed to swerve, wobble, lose balance and then crash with a loud sound in …

'One skid landing': Army chopper makes emergency landing while on medical duty in Arunachal | VIDEO
1 year, 5 months ago

'One skid landing': Army chopper makes emergency landing while on medical duty in Arunachal | VIDEO

India TV News  

An Advanced Light Helicopter that was supposed to perform a medical evacuation mission on July 7 in Arunachal Pradesh was prevented from reaching the designated location by inclement weather. As per the Indian Army, the helicopter made 'One Skid Landing' on a road. Two pilots killed after Cheetah helicopter crashes near Bomdila Earlier, an Indian Armed Aviation Cheetah helicopter flying …

Army personnel killed in landslide near India-China border, body recovered after 5 days
1 year, 8 months ago

Army personnel killed in landslide near India-China border, body recovered after 5 days

India TV News  

Tawang: The mortal remains of an Indian Army personnel, who got trapped in the debris following a sudden landslide in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang, were retrieved on Saturday. According to Defence spokesperson, during the operational task in the forward area in Tawang sector on March 27, a team of Army troopers was struck by a sudden massive landslide. A search operation …

Two pilots die after Army helicopter crashes in Arunachal
1 year, 9 months ago

Two pilots die after Army helicopter crashes in Arunachal

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Two pilots on board a Cheetah helicopter of the Army were killed when it crashed near Mandala in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday morning, a defence spokesperson said.The deceased officers have been identified as Lt Colonel VVB Reddy and his co-pilot Major Jayanth A, he said. Defence spokesperson Lt Colonel Mahendra Rawat said in Guwahati that …

2 Army officers killed in Arunachal chopper crash; court of inquiry ordered
1 year, 9 months ago

2 Army officers killed in Arunachal chopper crash; court of inquiry ordered

Hindustan Times  

Two Indian Army officers, a pilot and a co-pilot, were killed after an army helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, army officials said. Remains of Indian Army helicopter that crashed in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday The deceased have been identified as Lt Col. VVVB Reddy and Major Jayanth A. According to an army release, an Indian Army Cheetah helicopter, …

Two pilots killed after Army’s Cheetah helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh
1 year, 9 months ago

Two pilots killed after Army’s Cheetah helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

An Army Aviation Cheetah helicopter flying an operational sortie near Mandala, West of Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh crashed on Thursday morning killing the two pilots Lt Col V. V. B. Reddy and Maj A. Jayanth. According to Arunachal Pradesh Police, an Army chopper, carrying a Lieutenant and a Major, lost contact midway and could not be located while it was …

Advanced Light Helicopter crash in Arunachal likely due to engine-related issues
2 years, 1 month ago

Advanced Light Helicopter crash in Arunachal likely due to engine-related issues

The Hindu  

The cause of the crash of the weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter that killed all five personnel onboard in Arunachal Pradesh last week is most likely an engine-related issue, according to official sources and the Court of Inquiry will determine the exact cause. “We are putting all of them under a one-time check and they will be flying post that,” one …

Arunachal helicopter crash: Search on for fifth Army personnel, probe ordered
2 years, 2 months ago

Arunachal helicopter crash: Search on for fifth Army personnel, probe ordered

Deccan Chronicle  

Itanagar: A search was underway on Saturday for the missing Army personnel who was on board the chopper that crashed in Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, a defence spokesperson said. The advanced light helicopter, carrying five Army personnel including two pilots, was on regular sorties when it crashed at 10.43 am on Friday near Migging, around 25 km south …

Three die in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal
2 years, 2 months ago

Three die in Army helicopter crash in Arunachal

Deccan Chronicle  

ITANAGAR: Three persons were killed in an Army helicopter crash in Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday morning, a defence official said. A rescue team reached the spot and search operation is underway, Tezpur based defence spokesperson Lt Col AS Walia said. Upper Siang SP Jummar Basar had earlier said the crash site is a mountainous region, and …

Arunachal Pradesh: 3 military personnel martyred in ALH helicopter crash, 2 bodies found
2 years, 2 months ago

Arunachal Pradesh: 3 military personnel martyred in ALH helicopter crash, 2 bodies found

Firstpost  

The Advanced Light Helicopter crashed near the Tuting area in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district at around 10:40 am on Friday, according to Defence PRO, Guwahati Itanagar : Three military personnel have reportedly been martyred after an ALH Dhruv helicopter crashed in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday. According to news agency ANI, the bodies of two …

Army chopper with five on board crashes in Arunachal Pradesh
2 years, 2 months ago

Army chopper with five on board crashes in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

A military helicopter with five personnel on board crashed in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh Friday morning. Defence officials said the bodies of four personnel were recovered from where the advanced light helicopter crashed at 10:43 a.m. near Migging village south of nearest town Tuting. Upper Siang Superintendent of Police, Jummar Basar, said a team of police and …

Uttarakhand: Helicopter Crashed Within Seconds After Takeoff, Says Security Guard Deployed at Kedarnath Helipad
2 years, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand: Helicopter Crashed Within Seconds After Takeoff, Says Security Guard Deployed at Kedarnath Helipad

News 18  

The helicopter, which crashed near Kedarnath on Tuesday killing seven people on board, met with the accident hardly five-six seconds after taking off from the helipad near the Himalayan temple. The chopper of Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd hit a hillock amid dense fog and crashed within seconds after taking off near Garurchatti which is barely two km from Kedarnath, Manohar …

Uttarakhand: 6 Pilgrims, Pilot Killed As Chopper Crashes Near Kedarnath; PM Modi Expresses Grief
2 years, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand: 6 Pilgrims, Pilot Killed As Chopper Crashes Near Kedarnath; PM Modi Expresses Grief

News 18  

Six pilgrims and a pilot were on Tuesday killed on the spot after a helicopter ferrying them from Kedarnath temple to Guptkashi in Uttarakhand crashed into a hill due to poor visibility. PMO India October 18, 2022 According to the Rudraprayag disaster management office, the six victims killed in the Bell 407 crash are Poorva Ramanuj, Kriti Brar and Urvi …

Indian Army helicopter crashes in Tawang, pilot killed
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Army helicopter crashes in Tawang, pilot killed

The Hindu  

An Army Aviation pilot was killed after a Cheetah helicopter on a routine sortie in the forward area near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh crashed on Wednesday morning. The Army Aviation currently operates around 190 Cheetah, Chetak and Cheetal helicopters, with five of them, the oldest, being over 50 years old. A bulk of the fleet, close to 130 of the …

Arunachal Pradesh: Pilot martyred, 1 injured as Indian Army helicopter crashes in Tawang
2 years, 2 months ago

Arunachal Pradesh: Pilot martyred, 1 injured as Indian Army helicopter crashes in Tawang

Firstpost  

Lt Colonel S Yadav, who was flying the Indian Army’s Cheetah helicopter, was martyred while his co-pilot suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treat at the hospital Tawang : At least 1 soldier was martyred when a Cheetah helicopter of the Indian Army crashed in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Lt Colonel S Yadav, who was flying the aircraft, was …

Indian Army's Cheetah helicopter crashes near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh; one pilot dead
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Army's Cheetah helicopter crashes near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh; one pilot dead

India TV News  

Highlights The two pilots on board were rushed to the nearest military hospital The injured pilot is undergoing treatment The cause of the crash was not immediately known Indian Army's Cheetah helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh near the boundary with China on Wednesday. A defence spokesperson said one of the two pilots was killed in the crash. The incident happened …

IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district; crew safe
2 years, 4 months ago

IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district; crew safe

India TV News  

Highlights The Indian Air Force chopper had developed a technical snag The helicopter landed at a farm field in Hanumangarh Visuals from the site showed locals gathered around the chopper as it landed in the field IAF helicopter emergency landing: A helicopter of the Indian Air Force made an emergency landing in Rajasthan on Tuesday. Station House Officer of Sangaria …

Four Dead After Chopper Assisting in Fighting Wildfires Crashes near New Mexico's Albuquerque
2 years, 5 months ago

Four Dead After Chopper Assisting in Fighting Wildfires Crashes near New Mexico's Albuquerque

News 18  

Four people have been killed in a crash of a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter that was headed back to Albuquerque after assisting firefighters in another New Mexico city, authorities said Sunday. Our fallen first responders have been identified as: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 pic.twitter.com/VAsghnBLnA— BCSO NM July 17, 2022 Sheriff’s officials said three …

Two pilots killed as Chhattisgarh govt. chopper crashes at Raipur airport
2 years, 7 months ago

Two pilots killed as Chhattisgarh govt. chopper crashes at Raipur airport

The Hindu  

A Chhattisgarh government helicopter crashed at the Raipur airport on Thursday night, killing two pilots, police said. The incident took place during a flying practice at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur under the Mana police station limits around 9.10 p.m., said Senior Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal. Two pilots on board the chopper were seriously injured in the crash …

Co-pilot killed, pilot injured as Army chopper crashes in north Kashmir’s Bandipora
2 years, 9 months ago

Co-pilot killed, pilot injured as Army chopper crashes in north Kashmir’s Bandipora

The Hindu  

The co-pilot of an Indian Army helicopter was killed and the pilot was injured after it crashed on Friday afternoon while on its way to a narrow valley in north Kashmir’s Bandipora. An Army spokesman said Major Sankalp Yadav died of his injuries at the Army 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar. Evacuation mission The Cheetah helicopter crashed in Baraub area …

IAF chopper crash: Mobile phone of eyewitness sent for forensic analysis
3 years ago

IAF chopper crash: Mobile phone of eyewitness sent for forensic analysis

India TV News  

Highlights Video of chopper disappearing into the fog went viral CDS General Bipin Rawat, wife Madhulika and 11 other defence personnel had died in IAF chopper crash A probe is underway to ascertain why photographer, few others with him had gone to forest region The Tamil Nadu police on Sunday sent the mobile phone of the person who had video …

IAF chopper crash | ‘It isn't the first time in the Nilgiris’
3 years ago

IAF chopper crash | ‘It isn't the first time in the Nilgiris’

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force MI-17V5 helicopter crash on December 8, Wednesday afternoon, in the Coonoor ghat area of the Nilgiris that claimed the lives of the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other Army personnel is the second worst aviation accident in the district. Seven decades earlier, on December 13, 1950, in another …

A Dakota crash in Kotagiri in 1950 killed 21
3 years ago

A Dakota crash in Kotagiri in 1950 killed 21

Deccan Chronicle  

Ooty: Seventy years ago on December 13, 1950, a Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota VT-CFK of Air India crashed near Kil Kotagiri in the Nilgiris killing all 17 passengers and four crew members. D. Venugopal, director of Nilgiri Documentation Centre, said a military search party found the wreckage a week after the accident on December 19 in the Denad reserve forest near …

Chopper accidents: Grim reminders from the past
3 years ago

Chopper accidents: Grim reminders from the past

The Hindu  

It is not the first time a high ranking officer of the Defence Services has died in an air crash in India. Just like the latest helicopter crash near Coonoor on Wednesday in which Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other members of the armed forces died, the November 1963 accident near Poonch in Jammu …

Indian Air Force helicopter crash | Chopper took a turn at low altitude, report police
3 years ago

Indian Air Force helicopter crash | Chopper took a turn at low altitude, report police

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Police had a ‘Z-plus’ security arrangement in place for the visiting Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat from the Sulur Air Base to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington. “We also had a convoy ready and posted security personnel along the road route from the Sulur Air Base to Wellington as a contingency arrangement in …

Indian Air Force helicopter crash | Chopper hit tree before crashing: Eyewitness
3 years ago

Indian Air Force helicopter crash | Chopper hit tree before crashing: Eyewitness

The Hindu  

The ill-fated IAF Mi 17V5 helicopter carrying Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and others, hit a tree before crashing and going up in flames, according to an eyewitness account. “I ran out and saw the chopper climb steeply from the valley below before it clipped a tree and crashed,” he said. He said that helicopters heading to the …

2 pilots die as army helicopter crash-lands in J&K's Udhampur district
3 years, 3 months ago

2 pilots die as army helicopter crash-lands in J&K's Udhampur district

Hindustan Times  

Two pilots succumbed to their injuries after a helicopter of the Indian Army force-landed near Patnitop in Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The pilots had been evacuated and rushed to a treatment facility, an army spokesperson said, adding further details were being ascertained. “Today, during a training sortie in the Patnitop area, the Indian Army Cheetah Helicopter crash-landed …

Army chopper forced to crash land in Udhampur, both pilots succumb to injuries
3 years, 3 months ago

Army chopper forced to crash land in Udhampur, both pilots succumb to injuries

India Today  

An Indian Army helicopter with two personnel on board was forced to crash land at Shiv Garh Dhar in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, the Indian Army said, "Today during a training sortie in Patnitop area, an Indian Army Cheetah Helicopter crash-landed in Shiv Garh Dhar area in Udhampur district. DIG Udhampur Suleman Chowdhry had said …

Search operation for 2 missing pilots of crashed Army chopper continues in J-K
3 years, 4 months ago

Search operation for 2 missing pilots of crashed Army chopper continues in J-K

India Today  

The search operation to trace the missing pilots of the Army helicopter, which had crashed into the Ranjit Sagar dam lake in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Tuesday morning, was continued on Wednesday. The helicopter was carrying out low-level sorties in the Ranjit Sagar Dam area, about 30 km from Pathankot in Punjab, when it crashed. According to news agency …

Army helicopter crashes near Ranjit Sagar Dam in Kathua, rescue ops to resume tomorrow
3 years, 4 months ago

Army helicopter crashes near Ranjit Sagar Dam in Kathua, rescue ops to resume tomorrow

India Today  

An helicopter of the Indian Army crashed into the Ranjit Sagar Dam lake in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua on Tuesday. The search operation halted on Tuesday evening and will be resuming on Wednesday morning, Army sources said, adding that no bodies have been recovered so far. The helicopter was carrying out low-level sorties in the Ranjit Sagar Dam area, about …

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