Kedarnath helicopter crash 7 people die ( 2025 )
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๐๐ Kedarnath Helicopter Crash 2025 – A Tragedy in the Himalayas
๐ Date & Time
June 15, 2025 – Morning 5:20 AM
A peaceful pilgrimage morning turned into a heart-wrenching tragedy.
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๐ Location
From: Kedarnath Temple
To: Guptkashi
Crash Site: Dense forest near Gaurikund, Uttarakhand – just minutes after takeoff.
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๐ฅ 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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๐ฅ The Victims
All 7 people on board died in the crash, including:
- ๐จ✈️ Pilot Anil Singh – an experienced flier
- ๐ถ 23-month-old girl from Maharashtra
- ๐ง 10-year-old child
- ๐จ✈️ Retired Lt. Col. Rajveer Singh Chauhan
- ๐ 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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๐ง️ Reason for Crash
According to early investigations by the DGCA and AAIB:
- ❗ Low visibility due to heavy clouds ☁️
- ๐ 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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๐จ 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.
๐️ Government Action
- ❌ Aryan Aviation’s flying license was suspended immediately.
- ๐ FIRs were filed against Aryan Aviation's accountable manager and chief manager.
- ๐ซ Char Dham helicopter services were temporarily stopped for safety audits.
- ๐ง✈️ 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:
- ๐ Use of twin-engine helicopters in hilly terrain
- ๐ฐ️ Advanced terrain tracking systems
- ๐ Better weather monitoring and stricter SOPs
- ๐ No flying in early fog hours
๐ฏ️ 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." ๐
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