Army Officers Survive Leh Chopper Crash, Click Selfie After Narrow Escape
Army Officers Survive Leh Chopper Crash, Click Selfie After Narrow Escape Published By, Last Updated: May 23, 2026, 11:48 IST A selfie of Major General
Army Officers Survive Leh Chopper Crash, Click Selfie After Narrow Escape Published By, Last Updated: May 23, 2026, 11:48 IST A selfie of Major General Mehta after the crash has gone viral on social media. Rapid Read Indian Army Cheetah light helicopter met with an accident in the Ladakh sector. (ANI) An Indian Army Cheetah light helicopter met with an accident in the Ladakh sector on May 20, injuring two pilots and Division Commander Major General Sachin Mehta, Army officials said on Saturday. According to officials, all three personnel sustained injuries in the incident but are safe and stable. The Army said a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident., An Indian Army Cheetah light helicopter met with an accident on May 20 in the Ladakh sector.
The two pilots and Division Commander Major General Sachin Mehta suffered injuries in the accident but are safe and stable. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident to… pic.twitter.com/1nwl8128Ji— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2026 The Cheetah helicopter, widely used by the Indian Army for operations in high-altitude areas, was involved in the incident during operations in the Ladakh sector. Further details regarding the circumstances of the crash are awaited. A selfie of Major General Mehta after the crash has gone viral on social media. The latest accident has once again raised concerns over the safety of the ageing Cheetah helicopter fleet, which has been in service since the 1970s.
The helicopters, which played a key role during Operation Meghdoot in 1984 against Pakistani troops in the Siachen Glacier, have been involved in several crashes over the years, with multiple pilots losing their lives in such incidents. The Cheetah fleet is now being phased out gradually and replaced by the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) developed by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The Indian Army has reportedly placed orders for six limited-series-production LUHs. The helicopters are capable of reaching a top speed of 220 kmph, have a service ceiling of 6.5 km and an operational range of 350 km. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: May 23, 2026, 11:24 IST News india Army Officers Survive Leh Chopper Crash, Click Selfie After Narrow Escape Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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