One pilot killed and another injured in an Indian Army helicopter crash
Indian Army Dhruv helicopter has crash-landed in Lakhanpur. Two of its pilots were critically injured in the crash. Both the pilots were evacuated to the nearby military hospital. Striking power line wires is suspected to be the cause. So far there is no official confirmation on the cause of the air accident.
One of the pilots of the crashed chopper has succumbed to wounds as per the latest reports. More details to follow. Our condolences to the brave Indian Army pilot’s family.
The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The development of HAL Dhruv was announced in November 1984, and it was subsequently designed with assistance from MBB in Germany
