Army helicopter crash in Skardu kills five

[Liquidmetal]

May our warriors and sons of our soil R I P.

It is very sad news to hear of a needless loss of our soldiers.

Our jawans are sacrificing their lives for our better tomorrow and hence we should make all efforts to give them decent equipment.

Recently our track record in flight safety is abysmal. Combined crashes for military and civilian sectors is appalling.

There has been a marked decline in safety parameters recently and hence we have witnessed the terrible carnage of our flying assets falling out of the sky and killing our jawans before their times.

In matters such as flight safety which is the responsible body to ensure that all flight safety and air worthiness parameters are followed to the letter.

a Mil-17 is not a small aircraft and is dual engined, hence is a tough and reliable aircraft designed for harsh flying yet it fell out of the sky, was it pilot error or most likely a mechanical failure and for two engines to go at the same time is a travesty.

It is time we looked at our flying and maintenance record and put it back to world standards for the sake of all people flying in our skies.

 

[razgriz19]

doesn't matter what the cause was, PA/PAF have had wayy too many crashes this yea

 

[ANG]

Hi, this is an accurate assessment, other than the fact I do not think the PA has 400 helicopeters.


Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Underscores Military Need | Defense News | defensenews.com


Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Underscores Military Need

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistan Army Mi-17 Hip transport helicopter crashed July 11, killing five people.

According to the military’s Inter Services Public Relations, the helicopter crashed at Skardu Airport in the mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan region in the north of the country. In addition to the five dead, three others on board were injured.

No cause has been ascertained.

The Mi-17 is the Army’s most capable and versatile transport helicopter, and has proved to be highly adept at handling all but the highest of peaks in the more mountainous regions of the country. It has been crucial in providing rotary airlift for ground troops in operations against the Taliban in places like Swat and South Waziristan.

Brian Cloughley, a former Australian defense attaché to Islamabad, said, “The loss of any helicopter is a most serious matter for Pakistan. The entire fleet of some 400 is stretched, and the [internal security] situation in the west of the country is most demanding on rotary hours, with the Aviation Corps finding it increasingly taxing to effect maintenance.”

The age of the helicopter fleet is a growing issue, he said.

“There has been no compromise in servicing, of course, but given the age of much of the fleet, there is a problem in keeping them flying in the numbers necessary to meet operational requirements,” he said.

“The Pumas and Mi-17s are a most important link in the logistics chain in the rugged terrain of the north and west, and replacement of even one of them will be difficult,” he said.

Pakistan’s military has sought more utility and gunship helicopters to replace those that are increasingly worn out through the high operational tempo they are forced to maintain. It has sought surplus helicopters as aid, and also examined the option of purchasing heavy-lift helos such as ex-Italian CH-47 Chinooks, or AH-64 Apache or AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter variants from the U.S.

Due to politics and the severe financial situation in the country resulting from its mismanaged economy, however, these plans have not materialized, and Pakistan has been left with an aging rotary fleet

 

[Donatello]

Hi, this is an accurate assessment, other than the fact I do not think the PA has 400 helicopeters.


Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Underscores Military Need | Defense News | defensenews.com


Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Underscores Military Need

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistan Army Mi-17 Hip transport helicopter crashed July 11, killing five people.

According to the military’s Inter Services Public Relations, the helicopter crashed at Skardu Airport in the mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan region in the north of the country. In addition to the five dead, three others on board were injured.

No cause has been ascertained.

The Mi-17 is the Army’s most capable and versatile transport helicopter, and has proved to be highly adept at handling all but the highest of peaks in the more mountainous regions of the country. It has been crucial in providing rotary airlift for ground troops in operations against the Taliban in places like Swat and South Waziristan.

Brian Cloughley, a former Australian defense attaché to Islamabad, said, “The loss of any helicopter is a most serious matter for Pakistan. The entire fleet of some 400 is stretched, and the [internal security] situation in the west of the country is most demanding on rotary hours, with the Aviation Corps finding it increasingly taxing to effect maintenance.”

The age of the helicopter fleet is a growing issue, he said.

“There has been no compromise in servicing, of course, but given the age of much of the fleet, there is a problem in keeping them flying in the numbers necessary to meet operational requirements,” he said.

“The Pumas and Mi-17s are a most important link in the logistics chain in the rugged terrain of the north and west, and replacement of even one of them will be difficult,” he said.

Pakistan’s military has sought more utility and gunship helicopters to replace those that are increasingly worn out through the high operational tempo they are forced to maintain. It has sought surplus helicopters as aid, and also examined the option of purchasing heavy-lift helos such as ex-Italian CH-47 Chinooks, or AH-64 Apache or AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter variants from the U.S.

Due to politics and the severe financial situation in the country resulting from its mismanaged economy, however, these plans have not materialized, and Pakistan has been left with an aging rotary fleet

What the heck? Since when did Apache or Cobras become heavy lift choppers?


Secondly, Pakistan Army has all the money in the world.....but it goes in feeding the Generals and paying for their expensive homes, cars and lifestyle.

 

[razgriz19]

What the heck? Since when did Apache or Cobras become heavy lift choppers?


Secondly, Pakistan Army has all the money in the world.....but it goes in feeding the Generals and paying for their expensive homes, cars and lifestyle.

read it carefully again!
it says "OR ATTACK HELICOPTER VARIANTS"

 

[regular]

Its so sad to see so many crashes every now and then.....I don't understand whats going on, they can't take care of the helicopters regarding their maintenance etc etc......

 

[Bratva]

He was the co-pilot and one of the critically injured persons out of three. He died yesterday RIP.

 

[Devil Soul]

Major Amir Azam Shaheed

Major Shoaib Shaheed
Inalilahi Wa Ina Ilayhi Rajioon

 

[EagleEyes]

He was the co-pilot and one of the critically injured persons out of three. He died yesterday RIP.

Major Shoaib,Who survived the Mi 17 & 2 men before dying yesterday crash.

After the crash he pulled out 2 men who have both survived and walked to the ambulance

Source: FB

 

[fatman17]

Bravest of the Brave!

 

[srws01]

Major Shoaib,Who survived the Mi 17 & 2 men before dying yesterday crash.

After the crash he pulled out 2 men who have both survived and walked to the ambulance

Source: FB

Can you please re confirm the source since the PR sent by ISPR does not include the above name.

Thanks

 

[The_Sidewinder]

May their souls rest in peace..

 

[Nishan_101]

Sincemany years the Crashes in Pakistan military are getting frequent and many people are looking them as they are conspiracies which in my opinion true and there is something that is too much fishy in the military regime of Pakistan.