Negligence Charges Against Aryan Aviation after Kedarnath Chopper Crash
Two senior officials from Aryan Aviation Private Ltd face charges following a helicopter crash near Kedarnath, which resulted in seven deaths. The crash, caused by adverse weather, occurred before scheduled flight times, with allegations pointing to negligence and violation of standard operational procedures by the company's management.
- Country:
- India
Two senior officials of Aryan Aviation Private Ltd are facing charges of alleged negligence that led to a tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath, which claimed the lives of all seven on board, including a child and the pilot.
The Bell 407 helicopter, belonging to Aryan Aviation, went down on Sunday in adverse weather conditions between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan. The incident has prompted authorities to register a case against Aryan Aviation's accountable manager, Kaushik Pathak, and manager, Vikas Tomar, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and violations of the Aircraft Act 1934.
The complaint, filed by Revenue Police Sub Inspector Rajiv Nakholia, highlights the failure to adhere to scheduled operation times and the disregard of critical weather checks, alongside overseeing standard protocols set by regulatory authorities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- helicopter
- crash
- Aryan Aviation
- Kedarnath
- negligence
- police case
- Bell 407
- weather
- aviation
- officials
ALSO READ
Tragedy in Kangra: Flash Floods Claim Lives Amid Criticism of Negligence
Negligence unpardonable, security lapses to be probed; those found guilty to face stringent action: Odisha CM on Puri temple stampede.
Opposition Leader Accuses Himachal Pradesh Government of Negligence Amid Post-Flood Challenges
Jaw-Dropping Negligence: Stampede Mars Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha
Deeply pained by Puri temple stampede, negligence and mismanagement that led to this tragedy inexcusable: Cong president Mallikarjun Kharge.
Google News