An Army Aviation ALH Dhruv helicopter on an operational mission made a precautionary landing on the banks of Marua river in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir. While the pilot and co-pilot are said to be stable, the technician succumbed to his injuries at Command Hospital, Udhampur, Northern Command spokesperson said.
As per inputs, the pilots had reported a technical fault to the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) and proceeded for a precautionary landing. Due to the undulating ground, undergrowth and unprepared landing area, the helicopter apparently made a hard landing, Army said.
Immediate rescue operations were launched and Army rescue teams reached the site. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered. Further details are being ascertained.
