In what the Indian army described as a Quote Unquote ‘historic milestone’, the light combat helicopter (LCH) Prachand successfully conducted high-altitude firing. Prachand’s origins can be traced back to the 1999 Kargil war. When India recognized the need for a high-altitude, stealth attack helicopter to secure the nation’s borders.

LCH Prachand Achieves High-Altitude Firing Success

China unveiled a new trimaran drone ship at the Zhuhai Airshow. It is a surface combatant called the "Killer Whale", which has been described as a miniature warship that can carry a wide array of weapons, like antiship missiles, antiaircraft missiles, torpedoes, and a drone helicopter on the rear deck.

China Touts New 'Killer Whale' Stealth Drone Ship

<p>In a tragic incident, a Houston radio tower broke after a helicopter crashed into it on Sunday night (Oct 20) and killed four people on board, which included a child.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crash of the privately owned R44 helicopter happened just before 8 p.m. (local time) in the Second Ward of Houston, after which a huge blaze spread across 600 feet on the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police have not yet released the identities of the victims; however, it was confirmed that no one on the ground suffered injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The helicopter “was a private touring helicopter,” said Houston City Council member Mario Castillo&nbsp;on X.</p>

<p>Houston Mayor John Whitmire said that the firefighters reached the site minutes after the crash.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“This is a tragic event tonight, it’s a tragic loss of life,” reacted Whitmire.</p>

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<p>According to the officials, the helicopter took off from Ellington Field, which was 15 minutes away from the crash site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Whitmire said that it was a “terrible accident scene” and had multiple fatalities and had also led to the destruction of the tower and helicopter.</p>

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<p>“It is surrounded by residences and that’s where we were very fortunate — that it didn’t topple in one direction or another,” said Whitmire.</p>

<p>Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz confirmed that the large area of grass was set ablaze, however, no nearby residences were damaged.</p>

<p>“The helicopter that crashed in Second Ward was not an HPD helicopter, it was a private touring helicopter,” said Houston City Councilmember Mario Castillo on X.</p>

<p>Houston police Lt. Jonathan French on Monday said that thankfully no one on the ground suffered injuries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We want to keep the families and our victims&nbsp;in mind right now. This is a horrible tragedy. This could have been much worse," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Officials investigate helicopter crash</strong></h2>

<p>The National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Aviation Administration and local officials are investigating the crash of the Robinson R44 II helicopter.</p>

<p>The National Transportation Safety Board said that, as per the preliminary information, it was operating as an air tour flight and crashed into a radio tower “under unknown circumstances".&nbsp;</p>

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In a tragic incident, a Houston radio tower broke after a helicopter crashed into it on Sunday night (Oct 20) and killed four people on board, which included a child.

In a tragic incident, a Houston radio tower broke after a helicopter crashed into it on Sunday night (Oct 20) and killed four people on board, which included a child. The crash of the privately owned R44 helicopter happened just before 8 p.m. (local time) in the Second Ward of Houston, after which a huge blaze spread across 600 feet on the ground. The police have not yet released the identities of the victims; however, it was confirmed that no one on the ground suffered injuries. The helicopter “was a private touring helicopter,” said Houston City Council member Mario Castillo on X. Houston Mayor John Whitmire said that the firefighters reached the site minutes after the crash. Also Read: UK: Five killed, including two children, in deadly Cumbria car crash “This is a tragic event tonight, it’s a tragic loss of life,” reacted Whitmire. Reports of a helicopter hitting a radio tower in Houston and exploding. Hearing body parts are strewn around the area 😢 pic.twitter.com/q5oxhm8G1B — We ALL Nosey (@WeALLNosey) October 21, 2024 × According to the officials, the helicopter took off from Ellington Field, which was 15 minutes away from the crash site. Whitmire said that it was a “terrible accident scene” and had multiple fatalities and had also led to the destruction of the tower and helicopter. MYSTUDIO HTX security camera caught the moment a helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston's Second Ward, East End at 7:51:19 PM. #helicopter #helicoptercrash #houston #breaking #breakingnews #houston #secondward #mystudiohtx #jaymarroquin @KHOU @abc13houston @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/rap61Xr0XN — Jay Marroquin (@JayMarroquin) October 21, 2024 × “It is surrounded by residences and that’s where we were very fortunate — that it didn’t topple in one direction or another,” said Whitmire. Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz confirmed that the large area of grass was set ablaze, however, no nearby residences were damaged. “The helicopter that crashed in Second Ward was not an HPD helicopter, it was a private touring helicopter,” said Houston City Councilmember Mario Castillo on X. Houston police Lt. Jonathan French on Monday said that thankfully no one on the ground suffered injuries. Also Read: Pune helicopter crash: Three killed as helicopter catches fire in India's Maharashtra "We want to keep the families and our victims in mind right now. This is a horrible tragedy. This could have been much worse," he said. Officials investigate helicopter crash The National Transportation Safety Board, the Federal Aviation Administration and local officials are investigating the crash of the Robinson R44 II helicopter. The National Transportation Safety Board said that, as per the preliminary information, it was operating as an air tour flight and crashed into a radio tower “under unknown circumstances". (With inputs from agencies)

Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, kills four including a child

<p>A helicopter carrying Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had to make an emergency landing in a village near Munsiyari due to bad weather on Wednesday (Oct 16), an official said.</p>

<p>Pithoragarh District Magistrate Vinod Girish Goswami said the chopper, which was on its way to Milam Glacier, left at around 1:00 pm.</p>

<p>However, due to the cloudy weather and low visibility, it landed on a helipad in Ralam village, 42 km away, at around 1:30 pm, he said.</p>

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Additional Chief Election Officer of Uttarakhand Vijay Kumar Jogdande is with the CEC, he said.</p>

<p>There were three people on board the helicopter apart from the pilot. They are all safe and waiting for the weather to clear up to return to Munsiyari, the DM said.</p>

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<p>They have the necessary communication equipment including satellite phones, he added.</p>

<p>"I have talked to the CEC twice. They are all safe. If the weather clears up, they will be taken back to Munsiyari and if it does not, they will rest at the ITBP camp near Ralam," the DM said.</p>

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A helicopter carrying Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had to make an emergency landing in a village near Munsiyari due to bad weather on Wednesday (Oct 16), an official said.

A helicopter carrying Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had to make an emergency landing in a village near Munsiyari due to bad weather on Wednesday (Oct 16), an official said. Pithoragarh District Magistrate Vinod Girish Goswami said the chopper, which was on its way to Milam Glacier, left at around 1:00 pm. However, due to the cloudy weather and low visibility, it landed on a helipad in Ralam village, 42 km away, at around 1:30 pm, he said. Also Read | IndiGo Mumbai-Delhi flight diverted after hoax bomb threat; marks 12th incident in 2 days Additional Chief Election Officer of Uttarakhand Vijay Kumar Jogdande is with the CEC, he said. There were three people on board the helicopter apart from the pilot. They are all safe and waiting for the weather to clear up to return to Munsiyari, the DM said. Also Read | Teenager detained in connection to hoax bomb threats to Indian carriers They have the necessary communication equipment including satellite phones, he added. "I have talked to the CEC twice. They are all safe. If the weather clears up, they will be taken back to Munsiyari and if it does not, they will rest at the ITBP camp near Ralam," the DM said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Helicopter carrying CEC Rajiv Kumar makes emergency landing in India's Uttarakhand

<p>After a helicopter carrying 22 people on board went missing in Russia's Far East on Saturday, the rescuers found 17 bodies on Sunday, and no survivors were found in the wreckage of the aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The &nbsp;Mi-8 helicopter went missing on Saturday after taking off from a base near the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Federal Air Transport Agency, in a statement, said that the Mi-8 helicopter took off close to the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka region, but did not arrive at its destination as scheduled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They further said that 19 passengers and three crew members were on board the helicopter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/helicopter-with-22-onboard-goes-missing-in-russias-far-east-rescue-operation-launched-754823"><strong>Also read :&nbsp;Helicopter with 22 onboard goes missing in Russia's Far East, rescue operation launched</strong></a></p>

<p>Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said that the wreckage of the helicopter was found on Sunday morning in a hilly area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cause of the crash is still unknown.</p>

<h2><strong>Search to continue on Monday</strong></h2>

<p>An emergency ministry official, Ivan Lemikhov, said 17 bodies had been found so far and searches for the five people still missing had been paused, slated to resume at daybreak on Monday.<br />
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Reportedly, such incidents happen quite frequently in Russia's Far East, which suffers from harsh weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russian helicopter goes missing in Kamchatka Peninsula</strong></p>

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<p>According to Russia's Interfax news agency, a pilot error, possibly caused by fog, was the main reason behind the helicopter crash. However earlier, officials said that thick fog was affecting rescuers' efforts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aircraft was owned by Vityaz-Aero, a Kamchatka-based company that organises flights for tourists. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mi-8 is most commonly used as a transport helicopter, but can also be used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform.&nbsp;It was designed during the Soviet era, however, is still widely used in Russia.</p>

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After a helicopter carrying 22 people on board went missing in Russia's Far East on Saturday, the rescuers found 17 bodies on Sunday, and no survivors were found in the wreckage of the aircraft.

After a helicopter carrying 22 people on board went missing in Russia's Far East on Saturday, the rescuers found 17 bodies on Sunday, and no survivors were found in the wreckage of the aircraft. The Mi-8 helicopter went missing on Saturday after taking off from a base near the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka peninsula. The Federal Air Transport Agency, in a statement, said that the Mi-8 helicopter took off close to the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka region, but did not arrive at its destination as scheduled. They further said that 19 passengers and three crew members were on board the helicopter. Also read : Helicopter with 22 onboard goes missing in Russia's Far East, rescue operation launched Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said that the wreckage of the helicopter was found on Sunday morning in a hilly area. The cause of the crash is still unknown. Search to continue on Monday An emergency ministry official, Ivan Lemikhov, said 17 bodies had been found so far and searches for the five people still missing had been paused, slated to resume at daybreak on Monday. Reportedly, such incidents happen quite frequently in Russia's Far East, which suffers from harsh weather. Watch | Russian helicopter goes missing in Kamchatka Peninsula × Three years ago, eight people were killed when a tourist helicopter crashed into a lake in Kamchatka. According to Russia's Interfax news agency, a pilot error, possibly caused by fog, was the main reason behind the helicopter crash. However earlier, officials said that thick fog was affecting rescuers' efforts. The aircraft was owned by Vityaz-Aero, a Kamchatka-based company that organises flights for tourists. Mi-8 is most commonly used as a transport helicopter, but can also be used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform. It was designed during the Soviet era, however, is still widely used in Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

17 bodies found, 5 missing after helicopter crashes in Russia

<p>A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agency PTI shared visuals of the helicopter dangling mid-air before the crash.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>District Tourism Officer Rahul Chaubey said that there was a plan to take the helicopter to Gauchar airstrip on Saturday, with the help of MI-17 aircraft for repair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As soon as it covered a little distance, the Mi-17 started losing balance due to the weight of the helicopter and wind, due to which the helicopter had to be dropped near Tharu camp. There was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. The rescue team reached the spot as soon as the information was received. The team is inspecting the situation," the officer added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further confirmed that there was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-4-dead-200-pilgrims-stranded-as-cloudburst-hits-kedarnath-route-746129"><strong>Also read :&nbsp;4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route</strong></a></p>

<p>According to an Indian newspaper Amar Ujala, the chopper was run by a private company the same one that was involved in another incident on May 24, and made an emergency landing near Kedarnath.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Similar incident happened in May</strong></h2>

<p>During the incident, seven people, including six pilgrims were closely saved after the helicopter tried landing at the helipad in Kedarnath but&nbsp;failed due to a technical issue. It later managed to make an emergency landing in an open field.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Indian air force begins rescue operations in Kedarnath</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, landslides in the route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath had left thousands of people stranded, after which the administration launched a massive rescue operation aided by the Air Force's Chinook and MI17 helicopters, besides private choppers.</p>

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A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning. The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind.

A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning. The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind. News agency PTI shared visuals of the helicopter dangling mid-air before the crash. VIDEO | Uttarakhand: A defective helicopter, which was being air lifted from #Kedarnath by another chopper, accidentally fell from mid-air as the towing rope snapped, earlier today.#UttarakhandNews (Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/yYo9nCXRIw — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 31, 2024 × District Tourism Officer Rahul Chaubey said that there was a plan to take the helicopter to Gauchar airstrip on Saturday, with the help of MI-17 aircraft for repair. "As soon as it covered a little distance, the Mi-17 started losing balance due to the weight of the helicopter and wind, due to which the helicopter had to be dropped near Tharu camp. There was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. The rescue team reached the spot as soon as the information was received. The team is inspecting the situation," the officer added. He further confirmed that there was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. Also read : 4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route According to an Indian newspaper Amar Ujala, the chopper was run by a private company the same one that was involved in another incident on May 24, and made an emergency landing near Kedarnath. Similar incident happened in May During the incident, seven people, including six pilgrims were closely saved after the helicopter tried landing at the helipad in Kedarnath but failed due to a technical issue. It later managed to make an emergency landing in an open field. Watch | Indian air force begins rescue operations in Kedarnath × Moreover, landslides in the route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath had left thousands of people stranded, after which the administration launched a massive rescue operation aided by the Air Force's Chinook and MI17 helicopters, besides private choppers. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Helicopter being airlifted by MI-17 aircraft crashes in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath

A helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in Australia resulting in a fire. Hundreds had to be evacuated from the building. This was an unauthorized helicopter flight. How was the helicopter able to take off? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

Watch: Helicopter crashes into its roof of hotel in Australia, hundreds evacuated | Gravitas

Chinese Engineers successfully conducted the test run of the country's biggest cargo drone to date that's not all they also tested a helicopter taxi which is soon to open 100 kilometer route to Shanghai. Watch in for more details!

China tests largest domestically produced Cargo drone

<p>The helicopter that crashed into a hotel roof in the northern Queensland city of Cairns in Australia on Monday (Aug 12), killing the pilot, may have been stolen, according to a report in&nbsp;<em>news.com.au.</em></p>

<p>The helicopter, belonging to&nbsp;Nautilus Aviation was reportedly stolen from the Cairns airport. The airline company's chief executive officer Aaron Finn said the chopper was taken from the airport early in the morning.</p>

<p>“Nautilus Aviation are working closely with the Queensland Police Service, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and other authorities as they investigate the unauthorised use of one of our helicopters in the early hours of this morning,” the airline said.</p>

<p>“As we continue to fully support the ongoing investigation, we will not be making further comments at this time.”</p>

<p>Notably, the helicopter crashed into the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at around 1:50 am local time, sparking a fire and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of guests staying at the facility.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Australian Transport Safety Bureau Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell confirmed that authorities will be probing every angle, including the allegations that the helicopter was stolen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“At this stage, we’ll treat the investigation like we do any other. We’ll certainly gather what we can from the scene, from the operator, and once we do have an identity of the personnel involved, then we’ll start looking a little bit more closely on all the things that may have contributed to what unfolded last night,” said&nbsp;Mitchell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We want to understand what the helicopter was equipped with but also potentially what the helicopter was doing at the time and any nature of the flight.</p>

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<p>Queensland Fire Gold Coast zone commander Superintendent Greg Tomlinson also confirmed that the helicopter was taken off from a general hanger at the Cairns Airport but refused to further divulge any details.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-large-passenger-plane-crashes-in-brazils-sao-paulo-killing-all-62-people-on-board-748864"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Large passenger plane crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo, killing all 61 people on board</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Who was the pilot?</strong></h2>

<p>The identity of the pilot remains unknown at this stage. Nautilus Aviation has confirmed that all of its staff was already accounted for the day and had been given a day off following the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, a fire immediately broke out after the helicopter crashed. Paramedics only arrived at the scene after 2 am and assessed a male patient with life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another male in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were treated and taken to Cairns Hospital in a stable condition.</p>

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The helicopter that crashed into a hotel roof in the northern Queensland city of Cairns in Australia on Monday (Aug 12), killing the pilot, may have been stolen, according to a report in news.

The helicopter that crashed into a hotel roof in the northern Queensland city of Cairns in Australia on Monday (Aug 12), killing the pilot, may have been stolen, according to a report in news.com.au. The helicopter, belonging to Nautilus Aviation was reportedly stolen from the Cairns airport. The airline company's chief executive officer Aaron Finn said the chopper was taken from the airport early in the morning. “Nautilus Aviation are working closely with the Queensland Police Service, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and other authorities as they investigate the unauthorised use of one of our helicopters in the early hours of this morning,” the airline said. “As we continue to fully support the ongoing investigation, we will not be making further comments at this time.” Notably, the helicopter crashed into the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at around 1:50 am local time, sparking a fire and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of guests staying at the facility. The fire after the helicopter crashed on the roof of Double Tree Hotel in Cairns. A friend was staying there. pic.twitter.com/Q5mkJ0BYHc — Ben Pennings (@BenPennings) August 11, 2024 × Australian Transport Safety Bureau Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell confirmed that authorities will be probing every angle, including the allegations that the helicopter was stolen. “At this stage, we’ll treat the investigation like we do any other. We’ll certainly gather what we can from the scene, from the operator, and once we do have an identity of the personnel involved, then we’ll start looking a little bit more closely on all the things that may have contributed to what unfolded last night,” said Mitchell. “We want to understand what the helicopter was equipped with but also potentially what the helicopter was doing at the time and any nature of the flight. Watch | Brazil Plane Crash: Blackbox recovered from crash site × Queensland Fire Gold Coast zone commander Superintendent Greg Tomlinson also confirmed that the helicopter was taken off from a general hanger at the Cairns Airport but refused to further divulge any details. Also read | Large passenger plane crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo, killing all 61 people on board Who was the pilot? The identity of the pilot remains unknown at this stage. Nautilus Aviation has confirmed that all of its staff was already accounted for the day and had been given a day off following the incident. According to reports, a fire immediately broke out after the helicopter crashed. Paramedics only arrived at the scene after 2 am and assessed a male patient with life-threatening injuries. Another male in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were treated and taken to Cairns Hospital in a stable condition. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The first investigative report on the fatal helicopter crash which led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the officials who had accompanied him&nbsp;was released&nbsp;by the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces.</p>

<p>According to the report, the helicopter throughout its&nbsp;journey flew on its predetermined course and did not deviate from the flight route, reported the semi-official Tasnim news agency</p>

<p>It also said that that no suspicious issues in the conversations between the flight crew and the watchtower was reported.</p>

<h2>No traces of bullets&nbsp;found&nbsp;in&nbsp;wreckage</h2>

<p>As per the report, nearly one and a half minutes before the crash, the helicopter's pilot had tried establishing contact with the other two helicopters&nbsp;which&nbsp;were part of the same convoy.</p>

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<p>As per Xinhua news agency, the report further clarified that no traces of bullets or any other such items&nbsp;were found&nbsp;in the wreckage of the crashed helicopter.</p>

<p>After the helicopter crashed in the mountain, it caught fire, the report said.</p>

<p>Because of the "complications of the region, fog, and low temperature"&nbsp;the search and rescue operations continued till nightfall and then throughout the night, said the report, adding, "at 5 am local time on Monday, with the assistance of drones,&nbsp;the exact location of the incident was identified."</p>

<p>The&nbsp;report said that the investigators did not find any suspicious issues in the conversations between the flight crew and the watchtower, it said.</p>

<p>It added that more details will surface after further investigations.</p>

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<p>Raisi, along with his entourage, were headed to East Azerbaijan province when their helicopter crashed in a mountainous area on Sunday (May 19).</p>

<p>President&nbsp;Raisi&nbsp;was accompanied&nbsp;by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader to East Azerbaijan.</p>

<p>On Thursday (May 23), the president&nbsp;was laid&nbsp;to rest in the holy shrine of Imam&nbsp;Reza,&nbsp;which is&nbsp;his hometown in the northeastern city of Mashhad.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The first investigative report on the fatal helicopter crash which led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the officials who had accompanied him was released by the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces.

The first investigative report on the fatal helicopter crash which led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the officials who had accompanied him was released by the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces. According to the report, the helicopter throughout its journey flew on its predetermined course and did not deviate from the flight route, reported the semi-official Tasnim news agency It also said that that no suspicious issues in the conversations between the flight crew and the watchtower was reported. No traces of bullets found in wreckage As per the report, nearly one and a half minutes before the crash, the helicopter's pilot had tried establishing contact with the other two helicopters which were part of the same convoy. Also Read: Iran's Ebrahim Raisi buried in Mashhad as mourners pack streets to bid him last goodbye As per Xinhua news agency, the report further clarified that no traces of bullets or any other such items were found in the wreckage of the crashed helicopter. After the helicopter crashed in the mountain, it caught fire, the report said. Because of the "complications of the region, fog, and low temperature" the search and rescue operations continued till nightfall and then throughout the night, said the report, adding, "at 5 am local time on Monday, with the assistance of drones, the exact location of the incident was identified." The report said that the investigators did not find any suspicious issues in the conversations between the flight crew and the watchtower, it said. It added that more details will surface after further investigations. Watch: Ebrahim Raisi Funeral: Raisi led to rest at Imam Reza holy shrine Raisi, along with his entourage, were headed to East Azerbaijan province when their helicopter crashed in a mountainous area on Sunday (May 19). President Raisi was accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader to East Azerbaijan. On Thursday (May 23), the president was laid to rest in the holy shrine of Imam Reza, which is his hometown in the northeastern city of Mashhad. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian defence ministry on Saturday (May 18) described as "completely misleading" some reports in a section of <a href="https://www.abplive.com/states/up-uk/lucknow-drdo-model-helicopter-stolen-questions-raised-on-the-municipal-corporation-ann-2692267">media </a>claiming that&nbsp;a&nbsp;dummy model of the Chinook helicopter prepared by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had been stolen.</p>

<p>Earlier reports said that the model was made to&nbsp;display&nbsp;it at the 2020 Defence Expo but later it went missing.</p>

<p>Indian defence ministry said no such replica was installed at the defence expo by the DRDO and the news articles claiming otherwise are misleading.</p>

<p>"News circulating about a&nbsp;DRDO-installed Chinook Helicopter Model &nbsp;at Lucknow during DefExpo 2020 missing, is misleading. Chinook is made by Boeing and&nbsp;DRDO has never installed any Helicopter Model at Lucknow anytime," the defence ministry said in a statement on X.</p>

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<p>The exhibition&nbsp;was reportedly held&nbsp;in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state. News reports said the replica became&nbsp;a&nbsp;popular&nbsp;spot&nbsp;during the expo as people flocked to take selfies of the life-sized structure.&nbsp;After the exhibition concluded, the replica was left there&nbsp;and&nbsp;the local municipal corporation&nbsp;was entrusted&nbsp;with&nbsp;the task of&nbsp;maintaining it, as per reports.</p>

<p>Media reports claimed that the replica mysteriously vanished last year and&nbsp;It was&nbsp;still not clear who took away the replica and when.&nbsp;Earlier it was reported that the municipal corporation had raised concerns about the structural integrity of the helicopter and decided to get rid of it. Later, Lucknow Municipal Corporation claimed&nbsp;the replica had been sent&nbsp;for repairs to their "Rubbish and Removable" workshop in Gomti Nagar.</p>

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<p>But,&nbsp;the helicopter couldn't be recovered from the workshop either, as per reports.</p>

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<p>It was claimed that the replica was made&nbsp;from scrap materials and was worth 4.5 million rupees.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian defence ministry on Saturday (May 18) described as "completely misleading" some reports in a section of media claiming that a dummy model of the Chinook helicopter prepared by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had been stolen.

Indian defence ministry on Saturday (May 18) described as "completely misleading" some reports in a section of media claiming that a dummy model of the Chinook helicopter prepared by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had been stolen. Earlier reports said that the model was made to display it at the 2020 Defence Expo but later it went missing. Indian defence ministry said no such replica was installed at the defence expo by the DRDO and the news articles claiming otherwise are misleading. "News circulating about a DRDO-installed Chinook Helicopter Model at Lucknow during DefExpo 2020 missing, is misleading. Chinook is made by Boeing and DRDO has never installed any Helicopter Model at Lucknow anytime," the defence ministry said in a statement on X. News circulating about a @DRDO_India installed Chinook Helicopter Model at Lucknow during DefExpo 2020 missing, is misleading. Chinook is made by Boeing and @DRDO_India has never installed any Helicopter Model at Lucknow anytime. (1/2) — A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) May 18, 2024 × The exhibition was reportedly held in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state. News reports said the replica became a popular spot during the expo as people flocked to take selfies of the life-sized structure. After the exhibition concluded, the replica was left there and the local municipal corporation was entrusted with the task of maintaining it, as per reports. Media reports claimed that the replica mysteriously vanished last year and It was still not clear who took away the replica and when. Earlier it was reported that the municipal corporation had raised concerns about the structural integrity of the helicopter and decided to get rid of it. Later, Lucknow Municipal Corporation claimed the replica had been sent for repairs to their "Rubbish and Removable" workshop in Gomti Nagar. Also read: Practice makes a person almost perfect, science confirms But, the helicopter couldn't be recovered from the workshop either, as per reports. Also read: Appraisal season lightens! Singapore Airlines staff scores eight months` bonus It was claimed that the replica was made from scrap materials and was worth 4.5 million rupees. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, seen as a potential successor to supreme leader ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed when his helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border. The U.S.-made bell 212 helicopter slammed into a mountain peak, although there was no official word on the cause of the crash. Iran's military chief has announced a probe into the crash. Now the former Iranian foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has blamed U.S sanctions on aviation parts for the crash. Watch in for more details!

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