Anna Hartz
7 Dead in Horror Helicopter Crash
Flying in mountainous areas is always risky, especially when weather shifts quickly.
In India, where air travel is often used to reach remote religious sites, these risks can turn deadly. This week brought another tragic reminder.
A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed in northern India. All seven people on board died, reports Digi24.
The accident happened just minutes after takeoff. The flight was supposed to be short, only about 10 minutes long. Instead, it ended in tragedy.
Crashed into Forest
The crash took place in the state of Uttarakhand. The helicopter was heading to Guptkashi, a popular stop on the way to the Kedarnath temple.
The area is deep in the Himalayas and draws thousands of pilgrims each year. The aircraft, operated by Aryan Aviation, crashed around 5:30 in the morning.
It went down in a forested area not far from the path that leads to the temple.
Officials believe the weather played a key role in the accident. Conditions in the mountains can change fast and often make flying unsafe.
Reports suggest heavy fog and low visibility were present when the helicopter took off.
Questions About Air Safety in India
This tragedy comes just days after another major air disaster in India. An Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from the airport in Ahmedabad.
That crash killed at least 279 people. The aircraft was heading to London. It went down in a crowded residential area and hit a dormitory for medical students.
Both incidents have shaken the country. They raise serious questions about air safety and weather monitoring.
Many families are now mourning loved ones lost in these back-to-back disasters. Rescue teams and investigators continue to work at both crash sites.
India’s aviation authorities are expected to review flight safety procedures in the coming days.
In areas like the Himalayas, where helicopters are often the only way in or out, people are asking how such tragedies can be prevented in the future.