A tragic incident occurred on September 1, 2025, when a Pakistan Army MI-17 helicopter crashed in the Hudor area of Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan, during a routine training flight.
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| Pakistan Army MI-17 Helicopter Crashed |
The helicopter reportedly developed a technical fault during a test landing on a newly proposed helipad around 10 a.m. Despite immediate response from emergency services and local residents, the helicopter caught fire, and all five people on board were killed.
Victims
The martyred include:
Major Atif, Pilot-in-Command
Major Faisal, Co-pilot
Naib Subedar Maqbool, Flight Engineer
Havildar Jahangir, Crew Chief
Naik Amir, Crew Chief
An emergency was declared at the regional hospital in Gilgit-Baltistan to handle the tragic aftermath.
The Pakistan Army has not yet released full details but confirmed the loss of five brave personnel in the line of duty. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
FAQs
Q1: Where did the Pakistan Army helicopter crash occur?
The MI-17 helicopter crashed in the Hudor area of Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan.
Q2: How many people were killed in the Gilgit-Baltistan helicopter crash?
All five personnel on board, including two majors and three technicians, lost their lives.
Q3: What was the reason for the Pakistan Army helicopter crash?
Preliminary reports suggest the helicopter developed a technical fault during a test landing on a newly proposed helipad.
Q4: What type of helicopter was involved in the crash?
The helicopter was a Pakistan Army MI-17, a multipurpose military transport aircraft.
Q5: Was the helicopter on a mission at the time of the crash?
The helicopter was on a routine training flight when the incident occurred.
