A Himalayan Services helicopter made an emergency landing at the Agastyamuni sports ground in Rudraprayag at around 2:00 PM on 6 October 2026, after adverse weather affected its journey. The helicopter was travelling from Jhala in Uttarkashi towards Sirsi helipad.
The precautionary landing was carried out for safety as weather conditions in the Rudraprayag area remained poor. The incident brought the helicopter to the Agastyamuni sports ground instead of its intended route to Sirsi.
Passengers reported safe
Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said 6 passengers were aboard the helicopter. All passengers were reported safe after the landing.
Relevant teams were present at the location and undertaking necessary action, according to the information available. No further details about the helicopter’s onward movement were provided.
Conclusion
The helicopter landed at Agastyamuni as a safety measure because of adverse weather. All 6 passengers were reported safe, and relevant teams continued necessary action at the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the emergency landing take place?
The helicopter landed at the Agastyamuni sports ground in Rudraprayag.
Q. Why was the helicopter landed there?
It made the emergency landing because of adverse weather conditions.
Q. Where was the helicopter travelling from and to?
The helicopter was travelling from Jhala in Uttarkashi to Sirsi helipad.
Q. Which company operated the helicopter?
The helicopter belonged to Himalayan Services.
Q. How many passengers were aboard?
There were 6 passengers aboard the helicopter.
Q. Were the passengers safe?
Yes. Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said all passengers were safe.
Q. What happened after the landing?
Relevant teams began necessary action at the location.
