Pakistan Mi-8/17/171 Fleet Update
Pakistan Army
| Date | June 10, 2026 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Force | Pakistan Army |
| Location |
Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
34.36, 73.48 |
| Aircraft | Mi-8/17/171 (Mi-8 Hip) |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from a helipad near Muzaffarabad, capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, on 10 June 2026. The army's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) attributed the crash to a technical fault, with no further technical details disclosed. All personnel on board were killed; no survivors were reported. The exact number of casualties was not officially confirmed by ISPR. Rescue and recovery teams reached the crash site promptly. A board of inquiry was ordered to determine the precise cause of the accident.
