India, June 16 -- A team from Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) arrived in Rudraprayag on Sunday evening to carry out the investigation of the chopper crash near Gaurikund that killed seven people, including its pilot and inspect the site, an official said.

Rahul Chaubey, Rudraprayag district tourism officer (DTO), who also serves as nodal officer for the chopper services in the district, said, "The AAIB officials arrived in Rudraprayag on Sunday evening to carry out the investigation of the chopper crash and inspect the crash site."

He said, "DGCA has already conveyed to the helicopter operators to be extra cautious and not operate in bad weather."

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