Narrow escape! Helicopter loses control, makes emergency landing in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath

Some heart-stopping visuals have surfaced from Uttarakhand where a helicopter carrying six pilgrims landed away from the helipad in Kedarnath Dham due to a problem in its rotor. The chopper was carrying six people and all are safe, as per reports.

In the visuals, the chopper can be seen revolving mid-air due to a technical glitch.

#WATCH | Uttarakhand | A helicopter carrying six pilgrims landed away from the helipad in Kedarnath Dham due to a problem in its rotor, today. All 6 passengers are safe.

( Video source: Base Camp Kedarnath) pic.twitter.com/azcYuzYRPI

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) May 24, 2024

Due to presence of mind of pilot, the helicopter landed safely and major accident was averted. The officials have confirmed that UKADA will conduct the technical investigation of why this happened.

Garhwal Mandal Commissioner VS Pandey tells ANI, "This helicopter made 2 rounds. In the 3rd round, its blades suddenly malfunctioned & due to the pilot's presence of mind, the helicopter landed safely and a major accident was averted. UKADA will conduct a technical investigation"

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) May 24, 2024

According to the information the helicopter belonged to Crystal Company. The incident happened while going from Phata to Kedarnath Dham.