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# '2 pilots mandatory': DGCA tightens Char Dham helicopter norms after Uttarakhand crash; operators threaten shutdown

What we know so far: 3 reports from 4 outlets, first at 31 Oct, 23:00 IST, latest at 1 Nov, 19:43 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.

1. Saturday 31 October
2. 23:00 IST The Hindu [Uttarakhand makes co-pilots mandatory on Char Dham chartered flights after crash killed six](https://allindia.news/s/524919c04ea1) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-makes-co-pilots-mandatory-on-char-dham-chartered-flights-after-crash-killed-six/article71650558.ece)

The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority has also made it compulsory for all pilots to submit a report to the authorities after every flight, detailing weather conditions and other important operational information

3. Sunday 1 November
4. 16:55 IST NDTV [Char Dham Helicopter Operators Threaten To Stop Services Over 2-Pilot Rule](https://allindia.news/s/321b3e8e2545) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/char-dham-helicopter-operators-threaten-to-stop-services-over-2-pilot-rule-12267229#publisher=newsstand)

Opposing the directive, helicopter operators have described the requirement as financially unviable and announced their proposal to suspend charter services until the matter is reviewed.

5. 19:43 IST Hindustan Times ['2 pilots mandatory': DGCA tightens Char Dham helicopter norms after Uttarakhand crash; operators threaten shutdown](https://allindia.news/s/9c7a85691d31) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/two-pilots-for-char-dham-helicopters-dgca-tightens-norms-after-uttarakhand-chopper-crash-operators-threaten-shutdown-101793541447757.html)

The DGCA also directed that crews obtain positive destination and enroute clearance from the control room at Sahastradhara before taking off for each sector.