Based on its findings, the court of inquiry has made certain recommendations which are being reviewedThe Indian Air Force on Friday said the tri-services court of inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed India’s first CDS and former army chief Bipin Rawat and 13 others had ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as cause. “The accident was the result of entry into clouds because of an unexpected change in weather conditions in the valley. This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot, resulting in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT),” the IAF said in a statement on the Mi-17V5 accident on December 8.

Source: The Telegraph January 15, 2022 03:24 UTC