Indian Army Aviation Executes Daring 18,600-Ft Rescue Near Nun Kun in Ladakh
Pilots used limited fuel and removed non-essential gear to boost lift capacity before securing the patient and descending safely, the Army said.
- On Saturday, Indian Army Aviation pilots executed a casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif, navigating treacherous terrain and fierce winds to extract a patient from a sheer mountain slope.
- High altitude and reduced atmospheric density hindered engine performance, complicating the rescue as the crew faced extremely challenging conditions with no conventional landing spot available on the steep slope.
- To maximize lift, the crew removed non-essential equipment and limited fuel while pilots held a low hover, stabilizing the helicopter with one skid touching the slope for safe patient retrieval.
- The Fire and Fury Corps hailed the successful operation as a demonstration of "skill, courage and compassion" of Indian Army Aviation personnel, noting the mission finished before darkness fell.
- Based on reports from New Delhi, the evacuation demonstrates the capabilities of the Indian Army in extreme environments, reflecting the ongoing commitment of forces operating in India's high-altitude regions.
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The operation was conducted under extremely challenging conditions, with the crew facing a narrow window to complete the rescue before darkness hits.
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Indian Army Aviation Pilots Execute High-altitude Rescue at 18,600 Feet Near Nun Kun
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Demonstrating exceptional precision and courage in extreme environments, Indian Army Aviation pilots executed a daring high-altitude casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif on Saturday, defying fierce winds and treacherous terrain to pull a patient from a sheer mountain slope. India News | Indian Army Aviation Pilots Execute High-altitude Rescue at 18,600 Feet Near Nun Kun.
New Delhi: The Indian Army has performed another feat in the most inaccessible snow mountain. A rescue operation has been carried out in a snow mountain at a height of 18,600 feet. Pilots of the Indian Army's Aviation Division have carried out a very daring casualty evacuation operation at an altitude of 18,600 feet above sea level near the Nun Kun area of Ladakh. They have safely evacuated a casualty who was stuck on a steep mountain slope. Als…
Indian Army Aviation pilots have once again demonstrated their bravery and superb flying skills. On Saturday, the pilots successfully conducted a medical rescue of an injured man at an altitude of 18,600 feet under extremely difficult conditions. The operation took place near the Nun-Kun mountain range. Strong winds were blowing during the operation.
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