March 05, 2026 07:44 am (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Defiant silence: Iran women’s team refuses anthem days after Khamenei’s death | 'You’ll find out soon': Trump hints at massive retaliation after Riyadh attack, says ‘boots on ground’ may not be needed | Iran claims Netanyahu's office targeted in 'surprise missile attacks' | India, Canada to host renewable energy summit as Modi, Carney push to deepen bilateral ties | Gold, silver surge as Middle East conflict sparks safe-haven buying | Middle East tension: Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait, says Defence Ministry | Indian defence shares jump as West Asia conflict triggers investor rush | Modi-Carney talks signal fresh start as India, Canada push to revive trade pact and strategic partnership | IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after projectile fire toward Northern Israel; 31 killed | Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran’s Gandhi Hospital amid Middle East conflict

IAF chopper crashes near Sitapur in UP, 7 feared dead

| | Jul 26, 2014, at 12:58 am
#IAF chopper crashes near Sitapur in UP # 7 feared dead
Sitapur, July 25 (IBNS): An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crashed near Sitapur in Lucknow on Friday with all 7 people on board feared dead.
Confirming the crash, the IAF said, "One Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Air Force crashed near Sitapur of Lucknow area at about 1657 hrs on 25 Jul 2014. The Helicopter was airborne from Bareilly at 1653 hrs and was on a mission to Allahabad."
 
A total of seven air warriors including two pilots were on board. 
 
"It is feared that there are no survivors," the IAF said.
 
According to the force, the pilot gave a ‘may-day’ (emergency) call and soon after that there was a loss of contact on radar and on radio.  
 
There is no reported damage on ground. 
 

Support Our Journalism

We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism

IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.

Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Related Images
Mamata Banerjee joins grand Holi celebration in Kolkata — Watch the festive moments
Mamata Banerjee joins grand Holi celebration in Kolkata — Watch the festive moments Mar 03, 2026, at 05:05 pm
In Images: Modi, Carney meet in New Delhi to reset India-Canada ties
In Images: Modi, Carney meet in New Delhi to reset India-Canada ties Mar 02, 2026, at 02:01 pm
In Images: Leftist SUCI protests in Kolkata against US-Israel led strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
In Images: Leftist SUCI protests in Kolkata against US-Israel led strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Mar 01, 2026, at 08:35 pm
Related Videos
Fire at Dudhia in Kurseong Feb 26, 2026, at 03:54 pm
PM Modi Flags Off Meerut Metro & Full Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor Feb 26, 2026, at 03:53 pm
Seva Teerth: PM Modi inaugurates new PMO Feb 26, 2026, at 03:50 pm