3 army officers survive chopper crash in Leh
Three army officers survived a helicopter crash in the Tangste region near Leh. The incident involved a Cheetah helicopter and is currently under investigation. The Indian Army plans to replace its ageing fleet of helicopters in the coming years.
- ▪The crash occurred on Wednesday but was reported on Friday.
- ▪All three occupants walked away with minor injuries.
- ▪The Indian Army is set to phase out its ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters over the next 8 to 10 years.
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3 army officers survive chopper crash in LehThree army officers survived a Cheetah helicopter crash near Leh. A probe is underway as the army plans to replace its ageing fleet with new helicopters.Published on: May 23, 2026 7:10 AM ISTBy Rahul Singh, New DelhiShare viaCopy link Three army officers had a narrow escape after their Cheetah helicopter crashed in the mountainous Tangste region near Leh, officials familiar with the matter said on Friday.3 army officers survive chopper crash in LehThe incident occurred on Wednesday but was reported on Friday.A lieutenant colonel and a major were piloting the single-engine chopper and their passenger was Major General Sachin Mehta, General Officer Commanding of 3 Infantry Division, HT has learnt.Officials said all three occupants of the chopper…
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