Human Error Blamed for CDS Gen Bipin Rawat's Fatal Chopper Crash

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-20T09:03:26.880436+05:30

- A parliamentary report revealed that human error caused the Mi-17V5 crash that killed CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 13 others in 2021. - The Indian Air Force had previously stated the crash was due to pilot disorientation in bad weather, ruling out negligence or mechanical failure. - The report also listed reasons for 34 air crashes between 2017-22, including human error and technical defects. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-news-live-breaking-updates-on-politics-economy-crime-today-december-20-2024-101734647327569.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/human-error-caused-chopper-crash-that-killed-cds-gen-bipin-rawat-parl-panel-report-101734646035440.html)

A parliamentary report revealed that human error caused the Mi-17V5 crash that killed CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 13 others in 2021.
The Indian Air Force had previously stated the crash was due to pilot disorientation in bad weather, ruling out negligence or mechanical failure.
The report also listed reasons for 34 air crashes between 2017-22, including human error and technical defects.

Source: Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times