A civil helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashed in the Hathi Parvat area of Chamoli district on Friday, killing all 6 people on board.
The helicopter was flying from Shri Badrinath Dham to the Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun when it crashed. The passengers were travelling on a route connecting the pilgrsite with Dehradun.
5 passengers and the pilot were aboard the aircraft. All 6 died in the crash, according to the available report. The Chamoli District Magistrate also confirmed that all 6 people on board were killed, The Hindu reported.
What happened before the crash
A team from the Army’s Signal Center spotted smoke rising from the helicopter in the region. The team also saw the aircraft descending rapidly before it crashed in the Hathi Parvat area.
The available information does not establish why the helicopter lost altitude or identify a confirmed cause of the crash. No further details about the aircraft, the passengers or the pilot were provided in the initial report.
The incident occurred on a pilgrflight from Badrinath to Dehradun, making it relevant to visitors using helicopter services in Uttarakhand’s mountainous terrain. The crash site is in Chamoli district, where rescue and official response efforts would be affected by the area’s difficult geography.
Confirmed details
- Operator: Trans Bharat Aviation
- Crash location: Hathi Parvat area, Chamoli district
- Flight route: Shri Badrinath Dham to Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun
- People on board: 6, including 5 passengers and one pilot
- Fatalities: 6
- Pre-crash observation: Army personnel saw smoke and a rapid descent
Reports carried by Hindustan Times noted that clouds and narrow valleys can make pilgrim helicopter flights in Uttarakhand challenging. That background does not establish the cause of this particular crash.
The immediate verified development is the confirmation that there were no survivors. Further official information would be needed to establish the circumstances of the crash and provide details about the people who died.
Conclusion
The Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter crashed near Hathi Parvat in Chamoli while travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun, killing 5 passengers and the pilot. The cause remains unconfirmed in the available information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the helicopter crash?
It crashed in the Hathi Parvat area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
Q. What route was the helicopter flying?
It was travelling from Shri Badrinath Dham to the Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun.
Q. How many people were on board?
6 people were on board: 5 passengers and one pilot.
Q. How many people died?
All 6 people on board died in the crash.
Q. Who operated the helicopter?
The helicopter was operated by Trans Bharat Aviation.
Q. What did the Army team observe?
A team from the Army’s Signal Center saw smoke rising from the helicopter and observed it descending rapidly.
Q. Is the cause of the crash known?
The available information does not identify a confirmed cause.
