Kedarnath helicopter crash: IAF MI-17 loses towing chain | WATCH

On Saturday, Indian Air Force MI-17 lost towing chain during recovery mission and crashed into hills of Kedarnath in Uttarakhand. As a result, the helicopter carrying the damaged aircraft fell from the sky, marking a second crash in a series of unfortunate events.

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Edited By: Sonia Dham
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Snips from video of helicopter crash in Kedarnath (X/SachinGupta)

In a concerning turn of events, a helicopter has crashed again in the Kedarnath hills. Initially, the helicopter had suffered a crash while attempting to land in the region. Following this incident, the Indian Air Force's MI-17 helicopter was deployed to recover the damaged aircraft for necessary repairs.

Details of the Crash

While in transit, the helicopter responsible for lifting the damaged craft encountered a critical failure. The towing chain, essential for the safe transport of the disabled helicopter, broke during flight. As a result, the helicopter carrying the damaged aircraft fell from the sky, marking a second crash in a series of unfortunate events.

According to the sources, the authorities are investigating the incident to determine the exact causes of the towing chain failure and the subsequent crash. The recovery operations and technical assessments are underway to ensure the safety and reliability of future missions in the challenging terrain of Kedarnath.

More details awaited…