Kedarnath: A helicopter carrying pilgrims from Guptkashi to Kedarnath crashed on Tuesday, and seven people onboard are feared dead, According to the media report. The incident took place in Garud Chatti, approximately 2km from Kedarnath.
The Aryan Aviation helicopter had taken off from the Phata helipad at Guptkashi and was on its way to Kedarnath. It was set to cover a distance of 33 km.
According to reports, The cause of the fire is not known. Medical have been deployed at the spot and Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami has ordered a probe.
“Very sad news has been received about the casualties of some people in the unfortunate helicopter crash at Garuda Chatti near Kedarnath. The SDRF and district administration teams have reached the spot for relief and rescue work. A detailed inquiry has been ordered into this tragic incident,” he tweeted.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) sources said as per the preliminary information received, a Bell 407 helicopter VT-RPN belonging to a Delhi-based Non-Scheduled Operator’s Permit (NSOP) holder, M/s Aryan Aviation, crashed on the way from Kedarnath to Guptkashi, possibly due to bad weather.
Over the tragic incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Anguished by the helicopter crash in Uttarakhand. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families,”
Anguished by the helicopter crash in Uttarakhand. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 18, 2022
