At NathaTop, IAF Heli crash-lands, 4 onboard safe
TNN Bureau. Updated: 5/24/2018 10:03:00 AM
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JAMMU: An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter with four people onboard, including two crew members, today crash-landed at a helipad in Udhampur district, a defence spokesman said.
Two passengers and as many crew members onboard the helicopter are safe, the spokesperson added.
The 'Cheetah' helicopter was on a routine sortie from Jammu to Natha top this morning when it crash-landed at the Natha top helipad at 09:50 hours, adjacent to Patnitop hill resort, the spokesman said.
A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, the spokesman said.