Indian Army Aviation ALH Dhruv Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, Three Including Two Pilots Injured (Watch Video)
Defence sources said that at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday, an Army Aviation ALH Dhruv helicopter on an operational mission made a precautionary landing on the banks of Marua river.
Jammu, May 4: Two pilots and a technician were injured on Thursday afer an army helicopter made a precautionary landing in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district.
Defence sources said that at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday, an Army Aviation ALH Dhruv helicopter on an operational mission made a precautionary landing on the banks of Marua river. Indian Army Chopper Crash: Military Helicopter Crashes in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar, Pilots Suffer Injuries.
Indian Army Chopper Crash:
"As per inputs, the pilots had reported a technical fault to the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) and proceeded for a precautionary landing. Due to the undulating ground, undergrowth and unprepared landing area, the helicopter apparently made a hard landing. Indian Army Helicopter Crash: Military Chopper Crashes in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, Rescue Operations Underway.
"Immediate rescue operations were launched and Army rescue teams reached the site. Two pilots and a technician were on board. All three injured personnel have been evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur," the sources said. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
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