As Army Helicopter Crashes in India, 1 Pilot Perishes
According to reports in the media on Wednesday, an Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, killing one pilot and injuring another.
At around 4:30 GMT, a helicopter carrying two pilots crashed close to the town of Tawanga, according to reports from army officials cited by the Indian news agency ANI.
The pilots were taken to a military hospital, it was added.
One of the pilots who sustained serious injuries passed away while receiving care, according to disclosed reports.
According to reports, the crash’s cause is unknown yet, and the specifics are being looked into.
Based on the Aerospatiale SA 315B Lama type, Cheetahs are produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in India under license from France.
