15 Military Chopper Accidents Since March 2017, 31 People Killed: Defence Ministry

The government on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that a total of 31 people were killed in accidents involving 15 military helicopters since March 2017. The Defence Ministry provided details of accidents that included the December 8 crash of the Mi-17V5 near Coonoor. The 15 choppers that met with accidents included four Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), four Cheetah, two ALH (weapon system integrated) versions, three Mi-17V5, a Mi-17 and a Chetak. Read More…