Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash Recalls String Of Accidents During 2025 Char Dham Yatra
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Friday's helicopter crash in Uttarakhand follows a series of fatal aviation accidents and emergency landings during the 2025 Char Dham Yatra. On June 15, 2025, an Aryan Aviation helicopter crashed near Gaurikund in Rudraprayag district, killing all seven people on board. Authorities recorded three emergency landings and two crashes in the six weeks leading up to that incident, including a May 8 crash in Uttarkashi that killed six people. Following the 2025 tragedies, the Ministry of Civil Aviation ordered a temporary suspension of Kedarnath Valley chopper services and directed the DGCA to enforce stricter safety protocols. A parliamentary standing committee had previously expressed concerns regarding the regulatory framework governing helicopter operations in the state.
Why it matters
Repeated fatal crashes expose persistent regulatory gaps and weather monitoring challenges in Uttarakhand's high-altitude pilgrimage corridors, prompting calls for stricter aviation oversight.
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