Army Cheetah helicopter carrying Major General crashes in Ladakh, all on board safe
An Army Cheetah helicopter carrying a Major General crashed in Ladakh, but all three occupants survived with minor injuries. The incident highlights the risks associated with India's aging fleet of helicopters, which are set to be replaced by modern alternatives. A Court of Inquiry has been initiated to investigate the cause of the crash.
- ▪The helicopter crashed near Tangtse, southeast of Leh.
- ▪All three officers on board escaped with minor injuries.
- ▪The Army plans to phase out the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters in favor of the HAL Light Utility Helicopters.
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News/Army Cheetah helicopter carrying Major General crashes in Ladakh, all on board safeArmy Cheetah helicopter carrying Major General crashes in Ladakh, all on board safeTOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 23, 2026, 11:02 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge Three Army officers including the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 3 Division (also known as Trishul Division) had a miraculous escape when the Cheetah helicopter they were flying in crashed near Tangtse, south east of Leh. The single‑engine chopper, piloted by a lieutenant colonel and a major, went down on Wednesday but was reported on Saturday. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries.
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