Friday (September 27): Two pilots were killed in a helicopter accident near the Yonphula Airport in Bhutan.
The helicopter was a ‘single engine Cheetah Helicopter’ belonging to Indian Army.
“The helicopter went out of radio and visual contact soon after 1 pm. It was on way from Khirmu (Arunachal) to Yonphula on duty. Ground search operation was launched immediately from Yonphula and the wreckage has been located,” the Indian Army said in a statement.
The Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) helicopter is suspected to have crashed due to foggy weather.
The Army said that the wreckage has been located, adding that the single Cheetah Helicopter was piloted by one Indian and one Royal Bhutanese Army pilots. “There are no survivors. The names will be released shortly,” it added.
