CDS COPTER CRASH: 'Accident was the result of sudden weather change'

The Tri-Services Court of Inquiry into the Mi-17 V5 accident on December 8, 2021, has submitted its preliminary findings.
CDS COPTER CRASH: 'Accident was the result of sudden weather change'

TEZPUR: The Tri-Services Court of Inquiry into the Mi-17 V5 accident on December 8, 2021, has submitted its preliminary findings. The accident was a result of entry into clouds due to an unexpected change in weather conditions in the valley.

The inquiry team analysed the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder, besides questioning all available witnesses to determine the most probable cause of the accident. The Court of Inquiry has ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as a cause of the accident. 'The accident was a result of entry into clouds due to unexpected change in weather conditions in the valley'. This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in a Controlled Flight into Terrain. Based on its findings, the Court of Inquiry has made certain recommendations that are being reviewed, a release issued by PIB said.

The Mil Mi-17V-5 transport helicopter operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed between Coimbatore and Wellington in Tamil Nadu, after departing from Sulur Air Force Station. The helicopter was carrying Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 13 others, including his wife and staff. Thirteen people on board were killed in the immediate aftermath, and Group Captain Varun Singh died from his injuries at a hospital seven days later.

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