In a preliminary investigation into the helicopter crash of six people dead in Uttarakhand in Uttarakhand, it has been found that the main rotor blade of the helicopter collided with a fiber cable passing above, after which he fell down from a tree and collided with a tree.
The Air Accident Investigation Bureau of Investigation (AAIB) said on Saturday that the investigation team is working on further action to find out the root cause of the accident.
The 17 -year -old bell 407 helicopter operated by Aerotrans Services Private Limited, with six passengers, crashed 24 minutes after flying on May 8. Pilot and five passengers were killed in the accident, while a passenger was seriously injured.
AAIB said that on May 8, at 8.11 am, the helicopter flying from Kharsali Helipad was destroyed in the crack, but it did not fire. The accident occurred at 8.35 am in Ganganani, Uttarkashi.
In its five -page report, the AAIB said that the helicopter kept flying for 20 minutes before landing below the prescribed height.
It said, “Initially, Pilot attempted to land on Uttarkashi-Gangotri Road (NH 34) near Gangnani in Uttarkashi. During Landing attempts, the main rotor blade of the helicopter collided with an overhead fiber cable running parallel to the road.”
It said, “This roadside barricades were also damaged. However, the helicopter could not land and fell down from the hill. Finally, it stopped after hitting a tree in a trench about 250 feet deep.”
This helicopter, powered by Rolls Royce Engine, was built in 2008. The US National Transport Safety Board and Canada’s Transport Safety Board have appointed recognized representatives and technical advisors for investigation.
“The investigation team is coordinating with them for further action to find out the root causes,” the report said.
