Kedarnath helicopter crash 7 people die ( 2025 )

Helicopter crash in kedarnath 

 




๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’” Kedarnath Helicopter Crash 2025 – A Tragedy in the Himalayas


๐Ÿ“… Date & Time

June 15, 2025 – Morning 5:20 AM
A peaceful pilgrimage morning turned into a heart-wrenching tragedy.

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๐Ÿ“ Location

From: Kedarnath Temple
To: Guptkashi
Crash Site: Dense forest near Gaurikund, Uttarakhand – just minutes after takeoff.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ What Happened?

A helicopter operated by Aryan Aviation took off from Kedarnath shrine with 7 people on board. Just a few minutes into the flight, the chopper crashed into a forested hill, likely due to fog, low visibility, and extreme weather conditions.

"We heard a loud thud and saw smoke rising from the mountain…" – said a local resident near Gaurikund.

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๐Ÿ‘ฅ The Victims

All 7 people on board died in the crash, including:

  • ๐Ÿ‘จ‍✈️ Pilot Anil Singh – an experienced flier
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ 23-month-old girl from Maharashtra
  • ๐Ÿ‘ง 10-year-old child
  • ๐Ÿ‘จ‍✈️ Retired Lt. Col. Rajveer Singh Chauhan
  • ๐Ÿ™ 3 other pilgrims returning after darshan

Families of the deceased were devastated. Many had come with hopes and dreams to Kedarnath — they returned home in coffins.

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๐ŸŒง️ Reason for Crash

According to early investigations by the DGCA and AAIB:

  • Low visibility due to heavy clouds ☁️
  • ๐Ÿš Pilot misjudged altitude due to fog
  • ❌ The helicopter crashed into the terrain in a Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accident

Weather reports showed that conditions were not suitable for flying at that time.

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๐Ÿšจ Rescue Operation

  • Local villagers rushed to the site upon hearing the crash.
  • Within minutes, teams from NDRF, SDRF, Uttarakhand Police, and Fire Brigade reached the location.
  • But unfortunately, all passengers had already died on the spot.
  • The helicopter was completely destroyed and caught fire.

๐Ÿ›️ Government Action

  • Aryan Aviation’s flying license was suspended immediately.
  • ๐Ÿ“„ FIRs were filed against Aryan Aviation's accountable manager and chief manager.
  • ๐Ÿšซ Char Dham helicopter services were temporarily stopped for safety audits.
  • ๐Ÿง‘‍✈️ PM Modi and CM Dhami expressed deep condolences to families.

❗ Bigger Questions Raised

This was the 5th helicopter-related incident on the Char Dham route in just 6 weeks!
Politicians, citizens, and aviation experts are now demanding:

  • ๐Ÿ” Use of twin-engine helicopters in hilly terrain
  • ๐Ÿ›ฐ️ Advanced terrain tracking systems
  • ๐Ÿ•’ Better weather monitoring and stricter SOPs
  • ๐Ÿ›‘ No flying in early fog hours

๐Ÿ•ฏ️ Final Words

This tragedy has raised serious concerns about the safety of pilgrims flying to Char Dham. While Kedarnath remains a sacred and spiritual destination, we must ensure that no more lives are lost in the name of faith.

"The mountains are holy, but nature must be respected." ๐ŸŒ„



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