Uttarakhand helicopter crash: Aryan Aviation operations suspended after Kedarnath chopper crash kills 7; Pilots' licences revoked for 6 months
Sunday, 15 June 2025 Following a fatal helicopter crash near Guptkashi that claimed seven lives, the civil aviation ministry has suspended Aryan Aviation's Char Dham Yatra operations. The Uttarakhand government has also temporarily halted helicopter services on the route and initiated a high-level investigation. The tragic incident, involving a private chopper returning from Kedarnath, prompted the Uttarakhand government to suspend all helicopter services on the Char Dham Yatra route for two days.
A tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath early Sunday claimed all seven lives on board, including the pilot. The Aryan Aviation chopper had taken off from Kedarnath for Guptkashi but crashed in the forests above Gaurikund due to poor visibility caused by bad weather. Six pilgrims and the pilot...
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In a tragic crash near Kedarnath, an Aryan Aviation chopper carrying seven people—including a 23-month-old child and the pilot—plunged into a forest between Gaurikund and Sonprayag. All aboard were charred to death. The crash occurred during bad weather at 5:20 am. Victims include a temple committee employee, a Maharashtra family, and pilgrims from UP. The pilot attempted to steer out of the valley before the crash. NDRF, SDRF rushed for recovery. Helicopter services are suspended. A DNA test will be conducted before bodies are handed over to families.
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