7 killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, 5th such incident in last 6 weeks

Seven people were killed as the chopper flying them from the Kedarnath temple to
Guptkashi in Uttarakhand crashed in a forest. The seven victims in the Aryan Aviation
Helicopter crash included the pilot. During its 10-minute ride, the chopper crashed
between Gaurikund and Sonprayag.
The incident occurred early in the morning, at 5:20, with seven people on board – six
pilgrims (five adults and a 23-month-old child) and a pilot, according to a statement
issued by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA). All were
charred to death. As the chopper was returning after the Kedarnath Dham visit, the
weather had deteriorated. The pilot attempted to wear off the chopper from the valley
but it crashed.