A helicopter crashed near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand on Sunday, June 15, 2025. It killed at least five people. There were seven people on board — five adults, a child, and the pilot.
Crash Happened Soon After Takeoff
The helicopter took off from Kedarnath and was flying to Guptkashi. However, it crashed just minutes after taking off. This is the fifth helicopter accident in Uttarakhand within the last 40 days.
Chief Minister Expresses Grief
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reacted to the tragedy on X.
“Very sad news has been received about a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. SDRF, local administration and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations.”
जनपद रुद्रप्रयाग में हेलीकॉप्टर के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने का अत्यंत दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। एसडीआरएफ, स्थानीय प्रशासन एवं अन्य रेस्क्यू दल राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों में जुटे हैं।
बाबा केदार से सभी यात्रियों के सकुशल होने की कामना करता हूँ।
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) June 15, 2025
Rescue Teams Act Quickly
Immediately after the crash, emergency teams rushed to the scene. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with local police and rescue workers, began relief and recovery efforts.
Authorities have not confirmed the exact cause. However, initial reports suggest the helicopter went down soon after takeoff.
Char Dham Pilgrimage Adds Pressure
This accident comes during the busy Char Dham pilgrimage season. Many pilgrims use helicopters to reach remote shrines like Kedarnath. Therefore, the incident raises serious concerns about flight safety in the region.
