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Helicopter Crashes in Kedarnath During Airlift by MI-17 Chopper

  • A defective helicopter being airlifted from Kedarnath to Gauchar by an Indian Air Force MI-17 chopper crashed this morning, officials said.
  • The private helicopter crashed near the Mandakini River in Lincholi; no injuries were reported, and the incident was caught on camera.
  • The MI-17 aircraft lost balance due to the helicopter's weight and wind, prompting the pilot to drop it at a vacant spot, according to district tourism officer Rahul Chaubey.
  • The helicopter had previously made an emergency landing near the Kedarnath helipad in May due to technical faults and was involved in ferrying passengers to the Kedarnath temple.
  • Heavy rains have caused extensive damage to the trek route to Kedarnath, leading to a sharp drop in pilgrim numbers and necessitating rescue operations by the Air Force and private choppers.

Source: NDTV

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