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What Caused IAF Helicopter 'Mi-17 V5' Crash And Death Of General Bipin Rawat?

Former pilot of Mi-17 V5 has unfolded all the reasons behind the IAF helicopter crash that happened yesterday which led to the death of Bipin Rawat

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Pooja Suryavanshi
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The crash of an IAF Helicopter 'Mi-17V5' yesterday has raised endless questions over its reliability and functionality. The aircraft is known to be the most robust, safest, and has no history of system malfunction. Its past performance on the battlefield indicates that the helicopter is reliable and faultless.

So, what made it crash on the day when General Bipin Rawat was traveling along with his wife and senior officials of the Army?

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What Happened That Day?

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Visuals from the army helicopter crash site near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

CDS Bipin Rawat and other officials were onboard. Rescue ops underway. #CDS#HelicopterCrash#TamilNadupic.twitter.com/Y8vHFUrOMR

— Shilpa (@Shilpa1308) December 8, 2021

Before he could reach the college, the aircraft hit the trees at Coonoor and landed in the form of a burning vessel on the ground.

Also Read: List Of Active Indian Military Aircrafts

Reasons For IAF Helicopter Crash

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All these possible reasons given by Ranjan may be true but the reality will be unfolded after the investigation gets completed. A black box is found at the crash site which will disclose everything, from the condition of aircraft and conversations occurred that day. It is the only hope and soul of the investigation.

Stay tuned for the more updates!

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