21 died in 4 accidents of Mi-17V5 helicopters in last 5 yrs: Centre

As many as four accidents of Mi-17V5 helicopters of Indian Air Force (IAF) have taken place in the last five years, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt has said. A total of 21 people lost their lives in the accidents, including the recent crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor, following which CDS General Bipin Rawat and 13 others died.