Video of UCADA official's fatal helicopter accident isn't something you should search
We urge you to stay away from a video on Twitter that depicts the death of an official of the UCADA (Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority) who was involved in a helicopter accident.
The freak accident occurred in April 2023 in Kedarnath, India, and months later, the actual video showing the tragedy is making the rounds leaving Internet users scarred.
Avoid the video of UCADA official’s helicopter accident
Warning: The below article contains graphic details about a fatal accident.
The death of Amit Saini, who was reportedly a part of the UCADA team, has been widely reported. The 35-year-old man was on duty when he passed away.
He was visiting the helipad to inspect the arrangements for the heli-services to the Himalayan temple when he got hit by the helicopter’s tail rotor blades after coming in its range.
He sustained severe injuries to his neck, which resulted in instant death. Times of India reports the UCADA official was attempting to board the helicopter from the wrong side despite the pilot’s instructions.
An investigation was launched to understand the circumstances under which he lost his life. And now, a video showing the last few moments of the UCADA official’s life is being circulated on Twitter, but it’s better if you don’t watch it.
Operator grounded after the fatal incident
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched a special audit of the helicopter operator days after the incident.
The deceased worked as the finance controller of UCADA and was present at the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) in Kedarnath on duty. One of the witnesses of the freak accident said: “When he was about to board the helicopter he was struck by the tail rotor blade and died on the spot.”
The operator was grounded during the investigation and all others were reportedly asked to ensure high-level safety guidelines during operations.
Video showing the aftermath is also available
While the video of the actual accident is highly disturbing, news networks on YouTube have shared footage showing the helicopter which was being inspected by Amit prior to his death. His body is seen lying next to it after the accident.
Another possible reason behind people’s piqued interest in the old incident could be the video posted by TikToker Professor Koala, where he has the helicopter involved in the accident on display to explain the incident in detail.
