The helicopter crashed on Sunday morning (15th). The aircraft was carrying a group of Hindu pilgrims en route to Guptkashi in the Himalayas.
The aircraft had departed from the temple town of Kedarnath for a 10-minute journey. However, the helicopter’s flight ended moments after takeoff.
Air traffic control reported losing contact with the helicopter as it flew over the mountainous Gaurikund region. Seven people, including a child and the pilot, were reported dead.
Tragically, local reports confirm that seven people, including a child and the pilot, lost their lives.
According to Sky News, the aircraft is believed to have been operated by the private company Aryan Aviation, and authorities suspect the crash was caused by adverse weather conditions.
Nilesh Bharne, Inspector General of Law and Order, told the Indian Express that investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his condolences on X, formerly Twitter.
“The extremely distressing news of a helicopter crash in the Rudraprayag district has been received. SDRF, local administration, and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations.”
#Watch | Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand | A helicopter flying from Shri Kedarnath to Guptkashi crashed today, claiming the lives of all 7 people onboard.
Rescue teams led by SDRF Cmdr Arpan Yadav were swiftly deployed.
The crash site, in dense forest, saw a coordinated response by… pic.twitter.com/JNXpPCnuxe
— DD News (@DDNewslive) June 15, 2025
Photos: X @uksdrf. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
