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Six Killed Including Pilot in Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash
✍️ NDTV
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 04:48 AM
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A helicopter crash in Uttarakhand has claimed the lives of six people, including the pilot, according to NDTV.
A helicopter operating in the northern state of Uttarakhand crashed, resulting in the death of six occupants, among them the pilot, NDTV reported. The incident was confirmed by local authorities who arrived at the crash site shortly after the emergency call.
Details about the exact location within the state, the type of aircraft and the purpose of the flight have not been released. Officials have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and are coordinating rescue and recovery efforts.
The tragedy adds to a series of recent aviation accidents in the region, prompting calls for a review of safety protocols for aerial operations in mountainous terrain. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Details about the exact location within the state, the type of aircraft and the purpose of the flight have not been released. Officials have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and are coordinating rescue and recovery efforts.
The tragedy adds to a series of recent aviation accidents in the region, prompting calls for a review of safety protocols for aerial operations in mountainous terrain. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.