US EditionPrivate Helicopter on way to Kedarnath crashlands on highway, all safe
- On June 7, 2025, a private helicopter traveling to Kedarnath had to perform an emergency touchdown on a road in Rudraprayag district, but everyone on board remained safe.
- The pilot encountered a technical problem shortly after departing from the Badasu helipad near Sirsi and promptly executed an emergency landing on the road.
- The helicopter's tail rotor damaged a parked car during the landing, but no injuries occurred among the five passengers and the pilot, who had minor injuries.
- The aircraft was identified as an Agusta AW119 operated by Kestrel Aviation Private Limited, with the pilot RPS Sodhi credited for averting a major accident by quick action.
- This incident represents the fourth helicopter accident on the Char Dham pilgrimage path since May, underscoring persistent safety concerns despite strict regulations and vital support for the devotees.
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Helicopter on way to Kedarnath crashlands on highway, all 6 onboard safe
Rudraprayag, Jun 7 (PTI) Five pilgrims and a pilot onboard a helicopter had a narrow escape when the aircraft on its way to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on the highway in Rudraprayag district on Saturday after developing a technical snag during take-off, officials said. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was rushed to a […]
·New Delhi, India
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A helicopter flying from Badhasu for Kedarnath suddenly faced a technical problem..after this the helicopter had to land on the highway.. In the accident the rear part of the helicopter got damaged and a vehicle parked on the highway was also hit
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