WorldPhoto: Hindustan TimesHelicopter Crash Near Joshimath Kills Six Amid Safety Overhauls
A helicopter crash near Joshimath in Chamoli district killed six people, marking the first such accident since new safety measures were implemented for Uttarakhand's 2026 pilgrimage season. The crash follows a 2025 report recommending pilots complete 50 supervised hill flying hours. Despite enhanced controls like air traffic monitoring and tracking devices, the crash cause remains unknown. Eight accidents occurred in the Char Dham sector from 2015 to 2025.
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