Emergency landing in Kedarnath: AIIMS helicopter damaged, all passengers safe
Babushahi Bureau
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), May 17, 2025: An AIIMS hospital helicopter carrying passengers for a medical pickup made an emergency landing near Kedarnath on Saturday due to an in-flight imbalance. The incident occurred during a mission to transport a patient in need of urgent care.
According to initial reports, the helicopter experienced instability mid-air, prompting the pilot to execute a precautionary landing.
While the rear section of the aircraft sustained damage during the landing, all onboard passengers, including the crew, are reported to be safe.Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the imbalance.
Emergency services and aviation safety teams were immediately dispatched to the site to assess the situation and secure the area.