Uttarakhand Chopper Crash Caused by Rotor Hitting Overhead Cable: AAIB Report
New Delhi: According to the Aircraft Accident Research Bureau (AAIB), a helicopter accident that killed six people in Uttarakhand in May, the main rotor knife of the helicopter hit a hill fiber cable before rolling down the slope and resting against a tree. AAIB, who published a preliminary investigation report on Saturday, said that the investigation team was working on a further way of movement to find the main reason for the accident.
The 17 -year -old Bell 407 helicopter, operated by Aerotrans Services PVT LTD, fell 24 minutes after the ventilation on May 8, with six passengers.
The pilot and five passengers died in an accident, and a passenger was subjected to serious injuries.
AAIB said that the helicopter, a ventilated helicopter, was destroyed in the accident at 8.11 at 8.11 at 8.11, but there was no fire. The accident took place at 8.35 in the morning in Gangnani in Uttarkashi.
In his five -page report, AAIB said that he had flew for 20 minutes before the helicopter’s appointed altitude.
“Initially, the pilot tried to descend to the Uttarkashi-Gangotri Road (NH 34) near Gangnani in Uttarkashi. During the landing attempt, the helicopter’s main rotor knife hit a hill fiber cable parallel to the road.
“He also damaged metallic barricades on the side of the road. However, the helicopter could not land and rolled down the slope. Finally, he came to rest against a tree of about 250 feet depth in one day.” He said.
The helicopter, supported by Rolls Royce Engine, was produced in 2008.
The US National Transportation Security Board and the Canadian Transportation Safety Board appointed accredited representatives and technical consultants for the investigation.
“The investigation team coordinates them for more action to find the main reasons (s).” He said.
