New Delhi: An Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed near Kedarnath at 0810h on 03 April 18. The helicopter was undertaking a State Government task from Guptkashi to Kedarnath. The accident happened during the landing phase, near the helipad.
All four aircrew and two ground crew, who were onboard the helicopter, are safe. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.