According to the statement of the Indian Air Force, the cause of the unfortunate accident was attributed to the unexpected change of weather conditions in the valley.
The Tri-Services Court of Inquiry constituted to probe the cause of the Mi-17 V5 accident that claimed the lives of late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife and 12 other military personnel onboard on December 8, has ruled out mechanical failure and said that entry into clouds led to the spatial disorientation of pilot leading to 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.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday wished the lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu military chopper crash, Group Captain Varun Singh a "quick and complete" recovery, and said that the nation stands with him on his road to recovery.
IAF chopper crash: Lone survivor Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries, PM Modi condoles his demise - Group Captain Varun Singh was the lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu military chopper crash resulting in the unfortunate death of CDS General Bipin Rawat