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Uttarakhand Mandates Co-Pilots for Char Dham Flights After Fatal Crash
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:38 AM
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Uttarakhand has made it mandatory for chartered flights operating on Char Dham routes to carry a co-pilot, following a recent crash that resulted in six deaths.
The Uttarakhand government has introduced a new safety regulation requiring all chartered flights operating on the Char Dham routes to have a co-pilot on board. This directive comes in direct response to a recent aviation accident that claimed six lives, highlighting the need for stricter operational protocols in the region.
The decision aims to enhance safety standards for pilgrims and tourists traveling to the sacred sites of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. By mandating a second crew member, authorities hope to mitigate risks associated with solo-piloted operations in challenging mountainous terrain.
The new rule is expected to be enforced immediately for all commercial and private chartered flights serving these destinations. Aviation experts suggest that this measure aligns with broader efforts to improve air safety in high-altitude regions of India.
The decision aims to enhance safety standards for pilgrims and tourists traveling to the sacred sites of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. By mandating a second crew member, authorities hope to mitigate risks associated with solo-piloted operations in challenging mountainous terrain.
The new rule is expected to be enforced immediately for all commercial and private chartered flights serving these destinations. Aviation experts suggest that this measure aligns with broader efforts to improve air safety in high-altitude regions of India.