An air ambulance encountered an accident near the Kedarnath helipad around 11:50 am on Saturday when its tail struck the ground during landing. The incident occurred as the pilot attempted to land in an open field due to technical difficulties at the helipad. Fortunately, the pilot, doctor, and nursing staff escaped without injuries, and the DGCA will investigate the mishap.
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