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Army HAL Rudra helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh, search operation underway

In the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, a helicopter belonging to the Indian Army crashed

In the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, a helicopter belonging to the Indian Army crashed on Friday close to Singging village. A search and rescue effort is under way after the HAL Rudra helicopter crashed close to Singging.

About 25 miles separated the crash site from Tuting’s main office. Because there is no road access to the disaster site, it is challenging for the rescue crew to conduct search and rescue operations.

Indian Army’s Advanced Light Helicopter crash in Upper Siang District in Arunachal Pradesh. @adgpi @proudhampur @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/ijyPkrSSdd
— Ravindra Sheoran (@ravisheoran) October 21, 2022

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) produces the attack helicopter Rudra for the Indian Army. The Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter’s Weapon System Integrated (WSI) Mk-IV version is the one in question (ALH).

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टूटिंग हेडक्वार्टर से 25 किमी दूर हुआ हादसा#Chopper #HelicopterCrash #ArunachalPradesh #ARMY pic.twitter.com/U6XDHUinvs
— Naresh Parmar (@nareshsinh_007) October 21, 2022
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“Today in the Upper Siang district, a military helicopter crashed close to Singging village, 25 kilometres from the Tuting headquarters. Rescue squad sent to accident scene despite lack of road access. More information is needed, “According to a Defence PRO quoted by ANI.

The rescue mission is ongoing, but the Indian defence has not yet provided any new information regarding the incident.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

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Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.