EnglishHindi

Indian Army Cheetah Helicopter Crashes In Arunachal’s Tawang; Pilot Killed

Indian Army Cheetah Helicopter Crashes In Arunachal's Tawang; Pilot Killed

Written by: India.com News Desk Edited by: Jigyasa Sahay
Updated: October 5, 2022, 1:27 PM IST

Tawang: An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed near Tawang area in Arunachal Pradesh today during a routine sortie. According to army officials, while both pilots were evacuated, Lt Col Saurabh Yadav, who was critically injured succumbed to the injuries during treatment.

INDIAN ARMY ISSUES STATEMENT

An army aviation Cheetah helicopter flying in the forward area near Tawang has crashed on 05 October (today) at around 10:00 AM during a routine sortie. Both the pilots were evacuated to nearest Military Hospital. With regret we inform that one of the pilots Lt Col Saurabh Yadav, who was critically injured succumbed to the injuries during treatment. The second pilot is under medical treatment. The cause of the crash at this stage is not known. Details are being ascertained.

It is a developing story, more details are awaited.

Add India.com as a Preferred Source Add India.com as a Preferred Source

For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest India News on India.com.

By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts Cookies Policy.