In a shocking incident, a Cheetah helicopter of the Indian Army crashed in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday morning. The accident killed one of the two pilots onboard.
The incident happened around 10 am during a routine sortie in a forward area, defence spokesperson Col AS Walia said.
The two pilots on board were rushed to the nearest military hospital, he said.
One of the pilots who was critically wounded succumbed to the injuries during treatment, he added.
The other pilot is undergoing treatment, Col Walia said. The cause of the crash is yet to be ascertained.
