Helicopter crashes in Rudraprayag, India after being airlifted by M-17, video released.

In a remote area of Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, an unfortunate incident took place on Saturday morning involving a chopper that was being transported by an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter for repairs. The helicopter, operated by Crystal Aviation Company, had encountered a technical fault during a previous emergency landing near the Kedarnath helipad on May 24, 2024.

For the journey to the Gauchar airstrip, the MI-17 had lifted the helicopter, suspending it beneath. However, as they were flying, the MI-17 began to lose balance due to the combined weight of the two helicopters and the strong winds. As a result, the MI-17 crashed near the Mandakini River in Lincholi, capturing the entire incident on camera.

The skilled pilot of the MI-17 quickly assessed the growing danger and made the decision to release the suspended helicopter into a nearby valley, after spotting an empty area. The helicopter then fell near the Mandakini River in Lincholi, without any passengers or luggage on board at the time of the crash.

According to a district tourism official, the same helicopter had previously been safely landed after experiencing a technical fault during its approach to the Kedarnath helipad on May 24, 2024. All passengers were successfully evacuated at that time, ensuring their safety.

Rahul Chaubey, a district tourism official, shared, "The plan was to transport the Crystal Aviation helicopter to the Gauchar airstrip for repairs this morning. The MI-17 helicopter had taken off around 7 a.m. with the helicopter suspended underneath. However, as it neared Tharu Camp, the MI-17 began to lose balance due to the weight and wind conditions, forcing the pilot to release the helicopter."

Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the crash site upon receiving the distress call and are currently assessing the situation. Further investigations into the incident are currently underway.

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