DGCA Team Deployed to Investigate Fatal Helicopter Crash Near Joshimath
A DGCA team has been sent to investigate a helicopter crash near Joshimath, with all six onboard confirmed deceased.
Dehradun, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic helicopter accident occurred near Joshimath, prompting the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to send a team to Dehradun for an initial and regulatory investigation. The Ministry of Civil Aviation reported that the helicopter, operated by Trans Bharat Aviation Private Limited, crashed in a forested area close to Chai village.
The helicopter took off from the Badrinath helipad at 1:14 PM, heading to the Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun. Onboard were a pilot and five passengers. Recovery efforts have been initiated, and debris has been located at the crash site. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
The Chief Minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims, instructing officials to provide all necessary assistance. He emphasized the importance of a comprehensive examination of the accident’s causes and directed district administration to ensure aid for the affected families.
Following the crash, joint rescue operations were launched by the Uttarakhand Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Army. Authorities confirmed that the bodies of all six individuals, including the pilot, have been recovered from the crash site.
Efforts are ongoing to transport the bodies from the remote location to a place accessible by road. The DGCA team will investigate the accident’s causes, weather conditions, technical aspects, and other relevant factors concerning the flight operation.
