Five Killed in Army Helicopter Crash During Test Landing in Northern Pakistan

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Five Killed in Army Helicopter Crash During Test Landing in Northern Pakistan

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Five Killed in Army Helicopter Crash During Test Landing in Northern Pakistan

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Five army personnel killed in helicopter crash in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The helicopter was attempting a test landing when it crashed.
This incident highlights ongoing safety issues with helicopter operations in Pakistan.

At least five people were killed when a Pakistan army helicopter crashed in the northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. The aircraft was on a routine training mission, attempting a test landing on a newly proposed helipad when it went down due to a reported technical fault, according to AA and TRT Global.

The victims included two pilots and three technicians, all of whom were on board during the attempt to land. Faizullah Faraq, a spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan government, stated that the helicopter caught fire upon crashing, which is a reminder of similar incidents in the past, including a previous crash last month that killed five during a relief mission, according to India Times and India Times.

The accident occurred near Hudor village, about 12 kilometers from Thakdas Cantonment in the Diamer district. Initial reports had indicated the helicopter belonged to the Gilgit-Baltistan government, but later clarifications confirmed it was operated by army aviation, highlighting the confusion surrounding its affiliation, according to AA and India Times.