The Tri-Services Court of Inquiry into the Mi-17 V5 accident, in its preliminary findings, ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage, or negligence as a cause of the accident.
CDS chopper crash: Mechanical failure ruled out, sudden weather change led to pilot s spatial disorientation - The inquiry was headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command.
he tri-services probe report has given its findings on reasons behind the crash and made recommendations for the future chopper operations for flying VIPs.