<p>The tri-services committee that was probing the fatal helicopter crash which killed India’s top military chief General Bipin Rawat and his wife, apart from 11 other military personnel, has ruled out sabotage or technical failure as the cause of the accident.</p>

<p>The probe committee, which was led by&nbsp;Air Marshal Manvendra Singh,&nbsp;said that the crash was caused “due to unexpected change in weather that led to the disorientation of the pilot”.</p>

<p>“Tri-Services Court of Inquiry into the Mi-17 V5 accident on 08 Dec 21 (which killed CDS Rawat and others) in its preliminary findings analysed Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder; has ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as a cause of the accident,” the IAF said in a statement.</p>

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<p>“Accident was a result of entry into clouds due to unexpected change in weather... This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT),” it added.</p>

<p>Based on its findings, the Court of Inquiry has made certain recommendations which are being reviewed, the IAF said.</p>

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<p>CFIT occurs when an airworthy aircraft under the complete control of the pilot is inadvertently flown into terrain, water, or any other obstacle.</p>

<p>The pilots are generally unaware of the danger until it is too late.</p>

<p>On December 8 around noon, a Russian-built Mi-17V5 copter carrying Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Rawat, his wife Madhulika and his military attache, Brig LS Lidder among others crashed near Wellington area in Conoor hill station, Tamil Nadu state.</p>


The tri-services committee that was probing the fatal helicopter crash which killed India’s top military chief General Bipin Rawat and his wife, apart from 11 other military personnel, has ruled out sabotage or technical failure as the cause of the accident.

The tri-services committee that was probing the fatal helicopter crash which killed India’s top military chief General Bipin Rawat and his wife, apart from 11 other military personnel, has ruled out sabotage or technical failure as the cause of the accident. The probe committee, which was led by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, said that the crash was caused “due to unexpected change in weather that led to the disorientation of the pilot”. “Tri-Services Court of Inquiry into the Mi-17 V5 accident on 08 Dec 21 (which killed CDS Rawat and others) in its preliminary findings analysed Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder; has ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as a cause of the accident,” the IAF said in a statement. Also read | Bipin Rawat, his wife among 13 killed in helicopter crash “Accident was a result of entry into clouds due to unexpected change in weather... This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT),” it added. Based on its findings, the Court of Inquiry has made certain recommendations which are being reviewed, the IAF said. Also read | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation CFIT occurs when an airworthy aircraft under the complete control of the pilot is inadvertently flown into terrain, water, or any other obstacle. The pilots are generally unaware of the danger until it is too late. On December 8 around noon, a Russian-built Mi-17V5 copter carrying Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Rawat, his wife Madhulika and his military attache, Brig LS Lidder among others crashed near Wellington area in Conoor hill station, Tamil Nadu state.

Gen Rawat copter crash: Probe committee rules out foul play, says weather change disoriented pilot

<p>The cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife is scheduled to take place on Friday (December 10) in Delhi Cantonment, Indian news agency ANI reported citing sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An IAF helicopter Mi-17V5 met with an accident near the town of Coonoor in Tamil Nadu - a southern state in India. IAF had earlier announced that an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the tragedy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were killed in a horrifying helicopter crash along with 12 others. Group Captain Varun Singh is the sole survivor and he is battling for life at the military hospital in Wellington.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gen-bipin-rawat-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-a-life-in-pictures-435226">Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures</a></strong></p>

<p>The news agency ANI further informed that the mortal remains of General Bipin Rawat and his wife are expected to arrive in the National Capital in a military plane by tomorrow evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been understood that the bodies would be brought to his house first, where people would be allowed to pay last respect from 11 am to 2 pm. After that, the funeral procession will start from Kamraj Marg to Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment.</p>

<p><strong>Obituary |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gen-bipin-rawat-biography-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-led-a-life-dedicated-to-the-nation-435166"><strong>Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the government of the northern state of Uttarakhand declared a three-day State mourning after the demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other Armed Forces personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Born in the Pauri district in Uttarakhand, Gen Rawat, India's first CDS was travelling from Sulur in Coimbatore to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, when the accident took place.&nbsp;</p>

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The cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife is scheduled to take place on Friday (December 10) in Delhi Cantonment, Indian news agency ANI reported citing sources.

The cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife is scheduled to take place on Friday (December 10) in Delhi Cantonment, Indian news agency ANI reported citing sources. An IAF helicopter Mi-17V5 met with an accident near the town of Coonoor in Tamil Nadu - a southern state in India. IAF had earlier announced that an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the tragedy. CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were killed in a horrifying helicopter crash along with 12 others. Group Captain Varun Singh is the sole survivor and he is battling for life at the military hospital in Wellington. IN PICS | Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures The news agency ANI further informed that the mortal remains of General Bipin Rawat and his wife are expected to arrive in the National Capital in a military plane by tomorrow evening. It has been understood that the bodies would be brought to his house first, where people would be allowed to pay last respect from 11 am to 2 pm. After that, the funeral procession will start from Kamraj Marg to Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment. Obituary | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation Meanwhile, the government of the northern state of Uttarakhand declared a three-day State mourning after the demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other Armed Forces personnel. Born in the Pauri district in Uttarakhand, Gen Rawat, India's first CDS was travelling from Sulur in Coimbatore to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, when the accident took place. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari & all personnel of IAF express their deepest condolences on the untimely passing away of India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat & Mrs Madhulika Rawat, along with 11 other Service personnel in an unfortunate helicopter crash today. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021 × With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021 ×

Cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife to be held in Delhi on Friday: Report

<p>The tragic loss of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-chopper-with-indian-military-chief-bipin-rawat-on-board-crashes-latest-updates-435037">General Bipin Rawat</a> has shocked the entire country.&nbsp;Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 others died in an Indian Air Force helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (8 December).<br />
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Several Bollywood celebrities have mourned the loss. Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar, Anupam Kher and others took to social media to pay tribute to Rawat and others who died in the accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-yuvraj-singh-lead-tributes-as-cds-general-bipin-rawat-passes-away-in-helicopter-crash-435194" hreflang="en">Indian sports stars lead tributes as Bipin Rawat passes away</a><br />
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Filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted, "Extremely shocked and saddened by the demise of General Bipin Rawat, his wife and the troops of the Indian Armed Forces. Saluting the brave &amp; selfless service he has given to the nation while we mourn this untimely loss. Rest in power."</p>

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<p>Veteran actor-politician Kamal Haasan paid tribute to Rawat and wrote, "We express our deepest condolences Folded hands."</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gen-bipin-rawat-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-a-life-in-pictures-435226" hreflang="en">Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures</a></p>

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<p>Ajay Devgn tweeted, "Grieved to know about the untimely demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and his troops of the Indian Armed Forces. My deepest condolences to all their families." Paresh Rawal wrote, "PRAYER FOR. CDS SHRI BIPIN RAWAT JI."</p>

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<p>Sidharth Malhotra, shared his recent picture with the late General, on his social media handle and wrote, "Really sad and shocked at the tragic loss of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife &amp; 11 others. It was an honour to meet him recently at Shershaah's trailer launch. Om shanti #RestInPeace #BipinRawat."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really sad and shocked at the tragic loss of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife &amp; 11 others. It was an honour to meet him recently at Shershaah's trailer launch.<br />
Om shanti 🙏🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RestInPeace?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RestInPeace</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BipinRawat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BipinRawat</a> <a href="https://t.co/kf8wmFfMLS">pic.twitter.com/kf8wmFfMLS</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP General Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat &amp; 11 others..🙏<br />
Deepest condolences to the family. Om Shanti 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/ssJzn2A7mg">pic.twitter.com/ssJzn2A7mg</a></p>
— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) <a href="https://twitter.com/UrmilaMatondkar/status/1468564169628602369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A shocking &amp; devastating loss. Sending our heartfelt condolences &amp; prayers to the families.<br />
I am honoured to have met Gen Bipin Rawat.<br />
Om Sadgati 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/7tWiIgRzl2">pic.twitter.com/7tWiIgRzl2</a></p>
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnilKapoor/status/1468575357011849218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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The tragic loss of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has shocked the entire country. Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 others died in an Indian Air Force helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (8 December).

The tragic loss of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has shocked the entire country. Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 others died in an Indian Air Force helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (8 December). Several Bollywood celebrities have mourned the loss. Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar, Anupam Kher and others took to social media to pay tribute to Rawat and others who died in the accident. Indian sports stars lead tributes as Bipin Rawat passes away Filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted, "Extremely shocked and saddened by the demise of General Bipin Rawat, his wife and the troops of the Indian Armed Forces. Saluting the brave & selfless service he has given to the nation while we mourn this untimely loss. Rest in power." Extremely shocked and saddened by the demise of General Bipin Rawat, his wife and the troops of the Indian Armed Forces. Saluting the brave & selfless service he has given to the nation while we mourn this untimely loss. Rest in power. — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 8, 2021 × Veteran actor-politician Kamal Haasan paid tribute to Rawat and wrote, "We express our deepest condolences Folded hands." In pics: Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures முப்படைகளின் தலைமை தளபதி பிபின் ராவத் உள்ளிட்ட ராணுவ அதிகாரிகள் பயணித்த ஹெலிகாப்டர் குன்னூர் மலைப்பகுதியில் விபத்துக்குள்ளானது கடும் அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கிறது. உயிரிழந்தோர் குடும்பங்களுக்கும் நண்பர்களுக்கும் என் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள். — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 8, 2021 × Ajay Devgn tweeted, "Grieved to know about the untimely demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and his troops of the Indian Armed Forces. My deepest condolences to all their families." Paresh Rawal wrote, "PRAYER FOR. CDS SHRI BIPIN RAWAT JI." Grieved to know about the untimely demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and his troops of the Indian Armed Forces. My deepest condolences to all their families. 🙏 — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 8, 2021 × Sidharth Malhotra, shared his recent picture with the late General, on his social media handle and wrote, "Really sad and shocked at the tragic loss of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife & 11 others. It was an honour to meet him recently at Shershaah's trailer launch. Om shanti #RestInPeace #BipinRawat." Also read: Tributes pour in for Gen Bipin Rawat: US defence secretary, UN chief extend their condolences Really sad and shocked at the tragic loss of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife & 11 others. It was an honour to meet him recently at Shershaah's trailer launch. Om shanti 🙏🏼#RestInPeace #BipinRawat pic.twitter.com/kf8wmFfMLS — Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) December 8, 2021 × Deeply saddened to know about the demise of Gen #BipinRawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat. Sir, we salute you for 4 decades of selfless service to our motherland. I join our nation in mourning the loss of one of India’s finest soldiers. #RIP #OmShanti https://t.co/KQa47wOUeu — Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) December 8, 2021 × Extremely saddened on hearing about the tragic death of CDS General #BipinRawat, Mrs. Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/12FSEdoQ2H — Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) December 8, 2021 × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) × RIP General Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat & 11 others..🙏 Deepest condolences to the family. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ssJzn2A7mg — Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) December 8, 2021 × A shocking & devastating loss. Sending our heartfelt condolences & prayers to the families. I am honoured to have met Gen Bipin Rawat. Om Sadgati 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/7tWiIgRzl2 — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) December 8, 2021 ×

We salute you: Bollywood mourns sudden demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat