VIDEO | Helicopter’s Emergency Landing on Kedarnath Highway Captured in Latest Footage

Swift Summary:

• A helicopter made an emergency landing on a highway near Bharasu in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand during the Char Dham Yatra season.
• The private helicopter was carrying five pilgrims to Kedarnath when the pilot detected a fault in the collective control system shortly after takeoff.
• Captain RPS Sodhi landed the aircraft safely on a national highway, avoiding any injuries, though traffic was briefly disrupted.
• Video footage showed passengers hurriedly exiting the chopper while its rotor blades continued spinning dangerously.
• Officials from DGCA are investigating safety protocols and the technical issue that led to the emergency landing.
• helicopter services are frequently used during Char Dham Yatra for transporting devotees to Himalayan shrines.

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