Mon Sep 01 08:57:29 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A helicopter crashed in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Monday, September 1, 2025, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board. The helicopter was conducting a test landing on a newly proposed helipad in the Chilas area of Diamer district. The cause of the crash remains unknown. This is the second helicopter crash in the region in recent weeks.

**News Article:**

**Helicopter Crash Kills Five in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir**

**Islamabad – September 1, 2025** – A helicopter crash in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan region on Monday resulted in the tragic death of all five crew members, including two pilots. The incident occurred in the Chilas area of Diamer district, according to Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq.

“One of our helicopters has crashed in Thor, Chilas,” Faraq confirmed in a statement. He added that the crew consisted of two pilots and three technical staff.

Diamer Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abdul Hameed stated that the helicopter was conducting a test landing on a newly proposed helipad when the accident occurred. The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown and under investigation.

This marks the second helicopter crash in the region in recent weeks, raising concerns about aircraft safety. Last month, a helicopter belonging to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government also crashed.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the cause and prevent future incidents. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns regarding aviation in the region.

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