An Indian Air Force Apache helicopter executed a precautionary landing during an operational training sortie in the Ladakh Area of Responsibility (AOR) on April 3, 2024. The aircraft sustained damage during the landing process, attributed to the undulating terrain and high altitude prevalent in the region.
Fortunately, both pilots aboard the helicopter emerged unharmed from the incident and have been successfully evacuated to the nearest airbase.
As per standard protocol, a Court of Inquiry has been initiated to investigate the circumstances surrounding the precautionary landing and to determine the exact cause of the damage.