Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Helicopter Emergency Landing on Kedarnath Highway
A helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath had to make an emergency landing in Uttarakhand due to a technical problem.
The incident happened shortly after takeoff.
The pilot suspected an issue with the collective control, which is important for the helicopter to fly.
All five passengers were evacuated safely.
The pilot sustained minor injuries.
The emergency landing caused momentary panic, but services continued as usual.
A helicopter crash-landed on the Kedarnath highway in Uttarakhand.
The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Bharasu helipad.
A technical fault prompted the pilot to make an emergency landing.
All five passengers were safely evacuated; the pilot sustained minor injuries.
Heli-shuttle services to Kedarnath were not impacted.
- Who
- Five pilgrims and pilot, Captain RPS Sodhi
- What
- Emergency landing of a helicopter
- When
- Shortly after takeoff
- Where
- Kedarnath highway in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Technical fault
- Location
- Uttarakhand
- Incident
- Emergency Landing
- Destination
- Kedarnath
- Passengers
- 5
- Pilot Condition
- Minor injuries
- Cause
- Technical fault
- Pilot
- Captain RPS Sodhi
Sources
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