New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has grounded a fleet of around 40 indigenously-developed ALH Dhruv helicopters in view of the recent crash in which seven of its personnel were killed.
The ALH Dhruv helicopters in the IAF fleet will not fly till thorough checks are carried out on them, IAF sources said on Sunday.
The Army, which also uses the Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) for its high altitude operations is said to have taken similar precautions before allowing its pilots to fly them.
A Wing Commander, Squadron Leader, Junior Warrant Officer, Sergeant and an LAC along with two Corporals were killed in the crash in Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh on July 25.
The ALH Dhruv helicopters in the IAF fleet will not fly till thorough checks are carried out on them, IAF sources said on Sunday.
The Army, which also uses the Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) for its high altitude operations is said to have taken similar precautions before allowing its pilots to fly them.
A Wing Commander, Squadron Leader, Junior Warrant Officer, Sergeant and an LAC along with two Corporals were killed in the crash in Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh on July 25.
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