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Selfie video captures final moments before Uttarakhand helicopter crash
A passenger aboard a helicopter that crashed in Uttarakhand had recorded a video of himself as the aircraft prepared for takeoff from Badrinath. The footage has emerged following the fatal incident that claimed multiple lives.
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Pratap Bachihalli Ningaraju, 41, recorded himself on video as the helicopter readied for departure from the Badrinath helipad, with the aircraft scheduled to fly to Dehradun. The self-recorded footage represents one of the last documented moments before the aircraft met with the fatal accident.
The helicopter crash in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand has prompted investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have begun collecting evidence and examining all available materials, including passenger recordings and aircraft data, to determine the factors that led to the tragedy.
The video recorded by Ningaraju provides potential investigators with visual documentation of the aircraft's condition and operations during its final moments before takeoff. Uttarakhand has witnessed several helicopter incidents in recent years, raising ongoing concerns about aviation safety in the challenging terrain of the Himalayan region.
Official agencies continue their investigation into the crash, with preliminary efforts focused on identifying all those aboard and determining the precise cause of the accident. The incident underscores the inherent risks associated with helicopter operations in high-altitude, mountainous terrain where weather conditions and geographical factors present significant challenges.