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Leh Chopper Crash: 3 Army Officers Survive, Major General Takes Selfie Post-Incident
A Court of Inquiry will determine the cause after the crash injured two pilots and Major General Sachin Mehta, officials said.
- On May 20, 2026, an Indian Army Cheetah helicopter crashed in the Tangste region of Ladakh, near Leh. Division Commander Major General Sachin Mehta and two pilots survived the wreck with injuries.
- Authorities confirmed the accident on Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a viral selfie showed the survivors near the wreckage. The Major General traveled to a forward post in difficult mountainous terrain.
- The single-engine Cheetah helicopter from the Army's aging fleet was severely damaged in the crash. The site is located near the LAC in the Shyok River region of Eastern Ladakh.
- A Court of Inquiry was ordered to "ascertain the cause of the accident." All three officers remain safe and stable while authorities examine operational and technical aspects.
- Survival of the officers is considered remarkable given the challenging operational conditions and mountainous terrain. Authorities continue investigating the crash, which occurred close to the border with China.
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A helicopter crashed in a high-altitude area in India, but all three occupants, including the pilot, miraculously survived. In particular, a selfie they took to commemorate their survival immediately afterward garnered significant attention. On the 23rd (local time), the Times of India and other media outlets...
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