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Press Trust of India on MSNPilot who died in Kedarnath helicopter crash crematedThe last rites ceremony of Lieutenant Colonel Rajveer Singh Chauhan, the pilot who lost his life in the recent Kedarnath helicopter crash, were performed on Tuesday in Jaipur
The recent helicopter crash near Kedarnath, in which seven lives were lost, has proven yet again that aviation regulatory authorities have not learnt lessons from similar air mishaps in the challenging Kedar valley and have done little to improve flying conditions.
Tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand prompts safety concerns and investigations by aviation authorities, impacting pilgrimage services.
The first video of the Kedarnath plane crash is surfacing on the social media. The video shows that the plane crashed in the forests of Gaurikund. The accident happened amid poor visibility due to bad weather,
Rajveer Singh Chauhan, an Army veteran, was among the seven people killed when the helicopter owned by a private company crashed
The Kedarnath helicopter crash, resulting in seven deaths, raises concerns over aviation safety in the region. Despite previous accidents and investigations recommending improvements, regulatory measures remain unimplemented.
Helicopter operator’s Char Dham services halted, 2 other pilots of another company suspended for flying in ‘unsuitable weather’
Recent helicopter accidents on the Gaurikund-to-Kedarnath route have prompted a safety review. Five incidents occurred in six weeks, including two fatal crashes. The challenging flying conditions lack air traffic control and weather stations.
Sunday’s crash that killed seven people was the fifth incident involving choppers deployed in six weeks on the Char Dham route