A serious accident was narrowly avoided at Kedarnath when a helicopter had to make an emergency landing.
The helicopter was from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Rishikesh and had come to Kedarnath to pick up a patient.
Just before it was supposed to land in Kedarnath, the helicopter experienced a technical problem. The pilot acted quickly and managed to land the helicopter safely about ten meters short of the helipad. There were three people on board including the pilot. Thankfully, everyone is safe and no one suffered any injuries.
Local officials and rescue workers arrived at the scene right away and were able to manage the situation. The helicopter’s tail was completely broken in the incident, but it is a relief that the passengers are unharmed.
This is the third helicopter incident to occur during this year’s Char Dham Yatra. Earlier this year, a crash in the Gangnani area of Uttarkashi near Gangotri resulted in the deaths of six people. These repeated incidents have raised questions about the safety of helicopter services in the region.
There is now a growing demand for better safety checks and regular maintenance for helicopters operating in these difficult mountain areas. The quick thinking of the pilot and the fast response of emergency teams prevented a tragedy this time. However, many believe that stronger safety measures are needed to protect pilgrims and crew members during the busy pilgrimage season.
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