Military says Mi-17 helicopter suffered a technical fault during take-off; inquiry ordered into the incident.
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A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday after developing a technical fault during take-off, according to the military’s media wing.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said all personnel on board embraced martyrdom and there were no survivors.
Rescue and recovery teams were dispatched to the crash site immediately following the accident, while a board of inquiry has been constituted to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the families of the martyrs.
