Chopper crashes in Arunachal, 17 feared dead

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 18:09

Tags: Pawan Hans, Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang

Chopper crashes in Arunachal, 17 feared dead

Itanagar: Seventeen persons were feared killed when a Pawans Hans helicopter with 23 people on board caught fire and crashed into a gorge while landing in Tawang town in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday.

Tawang District Commissioner G Padu said 17 of those on board were 'presumed dead', while six were rescued.

The helicopter, which had taken off from Guwahati at 1315 hrs, crashed near the helipad on a hilltop in Tawang town falling from a height of 15 metre into the gorge, Pawan Hans sources said.

The helicopter had 18 passengers on board, including two children. The five-member crew included Captain Barun Gupta and Captain Tiwari.

Rescue operations were continuing, the DC said.

PTI

First Published: Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 18:09

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Amitava Deb - Tinsukia
I think this is the same chopper from which a crew fell to his death from 2000 feet near Lathao after the door of the chopper opened mid air. The choppers of Pawan Hans are not maintained properly.

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Vaibhav - Noida
I agree, this is not the first instance a helicopter has crashed in that area. Is there a Chinese link to it...? If not, govt. should make the report of the crash Public... My condolences for the departed souls...

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Dr Lollen - Aalo
this is not the first incidence that taking place in arunachal pradesh.cause of such accident of the past is not made public,even though investigation and black boxes been collected to find out the defect or cause. the civil aviation ministry should come out with remedial measures to prevent loss of human life easily. untill and unless corrective measures are not initiated for this hilly region, we can see more of such incidence. i prayed for the bereaved family members and may god give them courage to overcome the agony. i also pray for eternal peace for the departed soul.