<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir, an Army Aviation ALH Dhruv helicopter on an operational mission made a precautionary landing on the banks of the Marua river in the Marwah area of Kishtwar district of Jammu division at about 11:15 AM on day. AIR Correspondent reports that both the pilots and the technician of the chopper were injured and later the technician of the Chopper succumbed to injuries at Command Hospital Udhampur this afternoon. The condition of both Pilots, however, is stable. The pilots had reported a technical fault to the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) and proceeded for a precautionary landing.<br />''<br />''&nbsp;Due to the undulating ground, undergrowth and unprepared landing area, the helicopter apparently made a hard landing. Immediate rescue operations were launched and Army rescue teams reached the site. Two pilots and a technician were on board. All three injured personnel were evacuated to the Command Hospital, Udhampur and a Court of Inquiry has been ordered. Further details are being ascertained.</span><br />
News On AIR | May 4, 2023 7:58 PM
Army helicopter makes precautionary landing in J&K's Kishtwar district; 1 technician killed, 2 pilots injured