A tragic army helicopter crash Thakdas has claimed the lives of five brave Pakistan Army personnel. According to ISPR, the MI-17 helicopter crash-landed near Hudor village, about 12 kilometers from Thakdas Cantonment, at around 10:00 a.m. on September 1, 2025. The helicopter was on a routine training flight when it developed a technical fault and crashed.
The crew members who embraced shahadat were: Major Atif (Pilot in Command), Major Faisal (Co-pilot), N/Sub Maqbool (Flight Engineer), Hav Jahangir (Crew Chief), and Naik Amir (Crew Chief). Their sacrifice is being remembered as a great loss to the nation.
ISPR said the army helicopter crash Thakdas happened during a regular training mission. Such training flights are vital for Army Aviation to ensure readiness for operational duties as well as humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. Despite the tragedy, the Pakistan Army remains firm in its commitment to maintaining high standards of preparedness.
This heartbreaking incident highlights the risks faced by military personnel even during routine operations. The nation pays tribute to the martyrs who gave their lives in the line of duty.
