This Article is From Nov 08, 2010

IAF chopper crashes in Ladakh, pilots injured

Srinagar: An Indian Air Force helicopter on a routine flight to Siachen glacier crashed in Ladakh region on Monday, injuring both pilots on board.

The Cheetah helicopter crashed at 11 AM while on a flight to the icy heights of Siachen, defence sources said.

The pilots were injured in the crash and immediately evacuated to Leh for treatment, they said.

Though the condition of both the pilots was reported to be stable, sources added.

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