Pakistan army Mi-17 helicopter crashes during take off in PoK:All personnel aboard killed, probe ordered into technical fault

An Mi-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday, killing all personnel on board, according to the military. In a brief statement, the Pakistan Army said the helicopter developed a technical fault during take-off, causing it to crash. The aircraft was carrying military personnel at the time of the incident. “There were no survivors,” the army said, without revealing the number of people on board or the identities of those killed. Rescue teams rushed to crash site The accident occurred near Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Rescue and recovery teams were immediately deployed to the site following the crash. Authorities have not yet provided details about the condition of the wreckage or the sequence of events leading up to the accident. Recovery operations continued as officials worked to assess the impact of the crash. Inquiry ordered into technical fault The Pakistan Army has ordered a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the accident. Investigators are expected to examine the helicopter’s maintenance history, flight systems and operational conditions. The Mi-17 is a widely used military transport helicopter employed for troop movement, logistical support and rescue missions. While preliminary reports suggest a technical malfunction, military officials said a thorough investigation would establish the precise cause of the crash. Further information is expected as the inquiry progresses and recovery efforts are completed. ​