Tail damaged and starboard skid splayed out on landing at Kedarnath shrine, which is at an altitude of 11,500ft.  6 POB no serious injuries.  Wreckage airlifted out 26 October per this press report

Date:

23 September, 2019

Reg:

VT-UTC

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

7585

Location:

Kedarnath shrine helipad

Country:

India

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

UTAir

Link:

http://www.jantakareporter.com/india/helicopter-crashes-during-take-off-in-kedarnath-all-passengers-safe/267139/

Link:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/iaf-choppers-transport-wreckage-of-private-aircraft-that-crashed-near-kedarnath-shrine/article29810886.ece