A helicopter carrying 6 people became untraceable after departing from Badrinath for the Sahastradhara heliport in Dehradun, Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) CEO Prateek Jain said. The aircraft was last being tracked while passing through the vicinity of the Joshimath valley.

The Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter left Badrinath in the afternoon at one:14. The people aboard include the pilot and 5 others. Authorities have not yet confirmed the helicopter’s location or the condition of those on board.

Rescue preparations underway

Jain said the Chamoli district administration, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and an Army unit were mobilised after the aircraft could no longer be traced. The teams were sent towards the area near the reported incident site to prepare for a rescue operation.

The response is focused on locating the helicopter in the Joshimath valley region, where the aircraft was last known to be passing. Further details are expected after officials confirm the aircraft’s location and assess the situation on the ground.

As a precautionary measure, the entire fleet of helicopters operated by Trans Bharat Aviation has been grounded. The step affects the company’s helicopter operations while officials work to establish what happened to the aircraft.

What is confirmed so far

The available official information confirms the following:

  • The helicopter belonged to Trans Bharat Aviation.
  • It departed from Badrinath for Sahastradhara heliport.
  • It became untraceable near the Joshimath valley.
  • There were 6 people on board, including the pilot.
  • Chamoli officials, SDRF and an Army unit were mobilised.
  • Trans Bharat Aviation’s helicopter fleet was grounded as a precaution.

No confirmed information has been provided about a crash, injuries, deaths or rescue outcomes. Reports describing the incident as a crash or suggesting fatalities should therefore be treated as unconfirmed until authorities release verified details.

The next verified update is expected from the authorities involved in the search and rescue response. Officials have said they will share further information once the initial details are confirmed.

Conclusion

A Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter with 6 people aboard remains untraceable after leaving Badrinath for Dehradun. Search and rescue preparations involving Chamoli authorities, SDRF and the Army are underway, while the operator’s fleet remains grounded as a precaution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many people were on the helicopter?

The helicopter had 6 people on board, including the pilot.

Q. Where was the helicopter travelling from and to?

It departed from Badrinath and was heading to the Sahastradhara heliport in Dehradun.

Q. Where was the helicopter last being tracked?

It was last being tracked while passing through the vicinity of the Joshimath valley.

Q. Which agencies were mobilised?

The Chamoli district administration, the State Disaster Response Force and an Army unit were mobilised.

Q. Has the helicopter been located?

The available information does not confirm that the helicopter has been located.

Q. What action was taken by Trans Bharat Aviation?

The company’s entire helicopter fleet was grounded as a precautionary measure.

Q. Have deaths or injuries been confirmed?

No confirmed information about deaths or injuries has been provided.