Another helicopter crash at a Hindu pilgrimage site in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand

[Augusta]

A helicopter crash at a Hindu pilgrimage site in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand has killed seven people, including a child and the pilot, according to local authorities and media reports.

The helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation, was transporting pilgrims from Kedarnath to Guptkashi when it went down early Sunday, June 15, near Gaurikund in Rudraprayag district. The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control shortly after taking off from Dehradun, and was later found crashed in a mountainous area between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund.

Nilesh Bharne, Inspector General of Police for Law and Order, confirmed that the crash occurred around 5:20 a.m. and all seven people on board were killed. The victims included pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Their bodies were severely burned due to a fire that followed the impact.

 

[Starmix]

There are so many plane and helicopter crashes this month. This day, another helicopter mishap, and all 7 dead.

 

[eLdavis]

This is indeed a sad news, have they been able to find out the cost of the crash after he lost contact with air control?

 

[Augusta]

There are so many plane and helicopter crashes this month. This day, another helicopter mishap, and all 7 dead.

Yeah 9t is really a sad one for those losing their lives this way and for their families. it's can't be easy for them