Summary Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad due to technical fault during take-off. All onboard were martyred; inquiry ordered into the accident.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – An Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off due to technical fault.
All personnel on board embraced martyrdom. There were no survivors, ISPR said in a statement.
Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash site. A board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact technical cause of the accident.
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asir Munir and all Ranks Pakistan Army express deep grief over the tragic loss of precious lives and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
The statement paid tribute to the personnel who embraced martyrdom, expressing heartfelt condolences and sympathies to their bereaved families.
Also, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic crash of a Pakistan Army MI-17 helicopter near Muzaffarabad.
In his statement, the prime minister paid tribute to all personnel martyred in the accident.
